Our law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Corporate/Commercial team. Duties and Responsibilities for this position will include:
- Types documents in such a manner as to meet applicable legal criteria;
- Requisitions new files; maintains a record of all client files, related records and general files;
- Types routine correspondence, reports, etc., transcribes from a dictating machine;
- Opens and closes client/matter files;
- Schedules appointments, meetings and makes travel arrangements and arranges for boardrooms for meetings;
- Maintains an excellent working relationship with all staff and also those in ancillary areas of the firm;
- Performs administrative and related duties as assigned and to assist others in the department;
- Other legal duties as required.
The ideal Candidate will have the following skills and attributes:
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment;
- Capable of working independently;
- Must be accurate and detail-oriented;
- Intermediate/advanced PC Skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.);
- Ability to type a minimum 60 wpm and proof read very accurately;
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills required for effective communication with lawyers and other staff members;
- Dedicated to providing quality service to clients and consistently meet expectations by providing service beyond expectation;
- Ability to use discretion and possesses sound judgment;
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities required.
- Formal Legal Administrative Assistant training an asset but not necessary.
If you are seeking a new challenge and want to play a role in the evolution of in one of Atlantic Canada's most prestigious law firms, please submit your confidential cover letter and resumé, quoting LACP1003-CB, to:
Human Resources
Cox & Palmer
Suite 1000, Scotia Centre
235 Water Street
St. John's, NL A1C 1B6
email: nlcareers@coxandpalmer.com
fax: 709 738 7999
Legal Assistant - Corporate/Commercial Team
coxandpalmer.com
