Legal Assistant (Family Law) | Halifax

At Cox & Palmer, our goal is to foster unparalleled client relationships and deliver exceptional results. We don't just provide legal services; we empower great people to make a difference.

Our mission is to create an environment where every team member, like you, can contribute to providing outstanding legal solutions and services, every time. Guided by our values of Integrity, Respect, Cooperation, Contribution, and Accountability, we're creating a workplace that is not just a job but a place where individuals can thrive and grow.

The Role: Legal Assistant (Family Law)

As part of a team-focused environment, your role will be to:

• Preparation of accurate correspondence and legal documents;
• Processing large volumes of documents, with ability to use technology to store and organize emails and files diligently;
• Meeting deadlines, and ability to multi-task and reprioritize as needed;
• Processing daily emails, phone messages and time sheets;
• Maintaining detailed and accurate client and administrative files;
• Calendar maintenance, scheduling and organizing meetings, and assisting with client meetings;
• Communicating in a professional manner with lawyers and team members;
• Providing overflow support and help to other assistants as time allows; and
• Other duties as assigned.

What you Bring:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Minimum of 1-3 years' administrative experience in a legal environment, with experience in Family Law;
• Preference is given to those with related paralegal/legal assistant formal education;
• Strong competency in the usage of MS Office (particularly Word and Excel), paired with superior typing and dicta-transcription skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service;
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail, coupled with strong organizational and time management skills;
• Excellent proofreading skills (ability to check typed material for grammatical, typographical, spelling, word usage and formatting errors);
• The ability to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative; and
• The willingness to learn and contribute to the team.

The Cox & Palmer Culture:

Joining our team means being part of a culture that values your well-being. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a generous vacation allowance, three flex days per year, paid sick days, and hybrid work options for many roles. We provide paid Health, Dental, and Life Insurance plans, an annual Health and Fitness Allowance, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. With our Group Pension Plan, Group RRSP, and TFSA programs, we invest in your future as you contribute to our collective success.

If this sounds like you, please provide us with a resume and a cover letter to [email protected] explaining how your experience and skills can help us achieve our mission.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: We understand the value that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace brings to our people, our clients, and the communities we serve.

We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as women, visible minorities, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community/people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations.

Applicants from these equity-priority groups may self-identify in their application.

Company Website: http://www.coxandpalmerlaw.com