Legal Assistant (Wills & Estates)

Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely upon for solid legal solutions. The firm prides itself on a collegial work atmosphere and supportive team environment. We hire self-motivated, team-minded individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity, and a commitment to client service.

We are seeking a permanent, full-time experienced Legal Assistant to join our Halifax office to provide legal administrative support to lawyers in the Wills & Estates practice group.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Prepare accurate correspondence and legal documents;
• Maintain excellent communication with clients, lawyers and court staff;
• File documents with the Court;
• Accurately process and respond to large volumes of documents and emails;
• Maintain calendars, scheduling and organization of meetings;
• Manage and meet deadlines to file documents with the Court;
• Multi-task and prioritize a high volume of work;
• Communicate in a professional manner with lawyers and team members;
• Be resourceful and an effective problem solver with minimal supervision;
• Handle and prioritize workload independently; and
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 1-3 years' administrative experience in a legal environment, with experience in Wills & Estates;
• 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 - this includes drafting simple letters for review;
• The willingness to learn and contribute to the team.

Cox & Palmer provides a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• A generous paid vacation allowance
• Three "flex days" per year
• Paid sick days
• Hybrid work options for many roles
• Firm paid Health, Dental, and Life Insurance plans
• Group Pension Plan with employer matching contributions
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• An annual Health and Fitness Allowance
• Group RRSP and TFSA programs

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.

In the course of the hiring process, candidates are entitled to seek necessary accommodations. We urge candidates who are invited for an interview and need specific accommodations to engage in a conversation with our recruitment team to explore how we can best support them during this process.

APPLY

This position will remain posted until successfully filled.

If this sounds like you, please apply online by submitting your resume and a cover letter explaining how your experience and skills can help us achieve our mission.

We thank all candidates for their interest in Cox & Palmer; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.