Job Description

MacGillivray Case Boyd Law is looking for a full-time legal assistant/paralegal for their Antigonish office. Start date is negotiable, salary is dependent on experience.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Responsible for assisting with the organizing, managing, and completing all real estate transaction files from start to finish with minimal supervision

Frequently provide assistance to other departments such as family, wills and estate planning, litigation, corporate, probate and criminal

Compose, edit, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and reports

Correspond via letter, email, and telephone with clients, lenders, other legal offices, and real estate agents while expediting the flow of work, and initiating follow-up action as appropriate

Provide other administrative support as required including transcribing dictations, maintaining lawyer's schedules, ordering office supplies, covering reception, and covering accounting

Office errands including bank runs, court runs, and all necessary pickups and/or deliveries

How do I qualify?

Experience working in a law firm or legal setting is an asset

Experience with family, probate and real estate law would be an asset

Legal Assistant/Paralegal diploma or certificate required, or previous related work experience is required

Knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel are required

Experience with Cosmolex would be an asset

Ability to prioritize work effectively, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure

Detail-oriented with strong proofreading skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills, plus a willingness to learn new things, be flexible, and be a team player

Must be able to take initiative, and work with minimal supervision

A valid driver's license and car are required

Regular full-time position with working hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm

Salary will be based on experience and qualifications

Comprehensive benefits package

Interested applicants should forward their cover letter and resume to Meghan MacGillivray Case in person or by email.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

relevant work: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

english (preferred)
Location:

Antigonish, NS B2G 2P9 (required)
Work Location: In person