Legal Assistant (Family Law)

Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding client service.

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 Legal Assistant to join our Halifax office and provide legal administrative support to lawyers in our Family Law practice group.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing filing documents with the Supreme Court (Family Division);
• 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 within a fast paced, high volume legal practice;
• 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;
• Accurate preparation of correspondence and simple legal documents;
• Communicating in a professional manner with lawyers and team members;
• Providing overflow support and help other assistants as time allows;
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 1-3 years' administrative experience, with preference given to applicants who have 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.

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

• A generous paid vacation allowance
• Three flex days per year
• Paid sick days
• 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

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At Cox & Palmer, we understand the value that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace brings to our people, our clients and the communities we serve. Cox & Palmer is striving to be a firm that is diverse and inclusive in its day-to-day operations and to the outside world, through its policies, strategies, actions and hiring practices. Providing support to all Firm members to realize their full potential will foster a culture of respect and cooperation across the Firm. We believe this will lead to an inclusive culture that respects and maximizes the contributions of all members of our team.

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.

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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.