Legal Assistant - Business Law & Litigation

BOYNECLARKE•Dartmouth, NS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are in search of an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Business Law and Business Litigation teams. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills, and is familiar with supporting Lawyers managing a busy practice. If you are someone who is able to anticipate needs, take initiative, and are eager to work in a collaborative environment, you will thrive in this position.

Requirements

Graduate of a Legal Assistant or Paralegal program
1-2 years of experience in Business Law and/or Litigation.
Exceptional organization, attention to detail, time management, and communication skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
Critical thinker, problem solver, and team player with a positive attitude excited to contribute to a collaborative culture.
Adept at using software such as Outlook and Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn new tools quickly.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned Business Law and/or Business Litigation files through their entire life cycle.
Conducting client intake, completing conflict searches, and opening new client files.
Coordinating Lawyer(s) schedule and agenda, including booking client meetings.
Drafting routine correspondence for Lawyer review, proofreading, and filing legal documents with various courts.
Monitor and track deadlines.
Reviewing and prioritizing incoming and outgoing mail/couriers, coordinating faxes, and scanning/copying documents.
Acting as a primary point of contact for clients, answering client inquiries and providing updates with professionalism.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date electronic and paper client files with the use of a document management system.
Transcribing dictations using appropriate format, producing documents, correspondence, and all follow-up work as directed.
Collaborating with team members to provide coverage and support across the Business Law and Business Litigation teams.