Legal Assistant - St. John's

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LEGAL ASSISTANT - ST. JOHN'S

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.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join our St. John's team who will provide legal administrative support to our lawyers.

Working as part of a collaborative team, your primary responsibilities include:

• Accurate preparation of correspondence and legal documents;
• Processing large volumes of documents, with ability to use technology to store and organize emails and files diligently;
• Professional verbal and written communications with lawyers, clients and team members;
• Meeting deadlines, multi-tasking and prioritizing incoming requests;
• Establishing and maintaining a calendar and reminder system for multiple lawyers;
• Creating and maintaining a filing system; opening and closing files in a timely manner;
• Performing conflict searches, external searches, and processing client intake forms;
• Preparing statements of account and lawyer expense claims; and
• Other related administrative duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of an Office/Legal Administration program (or equivalent)
• 3 - 5 years' experience working as an Office Assistant. Preference will be given to those with related Legal Assistant experience;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required,
• Ability to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative;
• Detail oriented, strong organizational and time management stills are essential.

Cox & Palmer provides a competitive compensation and benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, and a group RRSP program. Schedule is Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm.

Qualified candidates who are interested in this position should send a covering letter and resume by January 4, 2026, to: Kathryn Hunt, Human Resources Manager [email protected]

Please reference the position you are applying for in your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.