Job Description

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 permanent, full-time experienced Legal Assistant to join the Float Team in our Halifax office, to provide legal administrative support to lawyers in various practice areas, including, but not limited to: Litigation, Insurance, Property, Corporate/Commercial and Employment & Labour. Your required skills and knowledge 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;
• 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, assisting with client meetings, making travel arrangements and updating address books;
• Communicating in a professional manner with lawyers and team members;
• Providing overflow support and help to other assistants as time allows;
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 1 year administrative experience in a legal environment;
• 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;
• 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
• Group RRSP and TFSA program

Cox & Palmer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is a member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion, and the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN). This position will remain posted until successfully filled. We appreciate all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified candidates who are interested in this position should send a covering letter and resume to: Tammy Goodwin
Manager, Legal Support Services, Halifax, NS
tgoodwin@coxandpalmer.com