Our Fredericton office has an immediate opening for a Labour & Employment/Litigation Legal Assistant.
At Cox & Palmer, our support staff is an essential part of our team effort to deliver outstanding service to our clients. We pride ourselves on a collegial working atmosphere and supportive team environment, and have achieved this by hiring self-motivated, team-minded individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to client service.
Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Atlantic Canada since 2009, Cox & Palmer provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits:
Employer paid premiums for individual or family health and dental benefits
Pension with matching employer contribution
Employee assistance program
Annual fitness allowance
Description: Legal Assistants are responsible for providing secretarial service and legal assistant support to the assigned lawyers.
Position Status: Permanent, full-time position based in our Fredericton office.
Primary Responsibilities
Accurate preparation of legal documents and correspondence.
Process daily e-mails, phone messages and time sheets.
Maintain detailed and accurate client and administrative files.
Calendar maintenance: schedule and organize meetings, assist with client meetings, make travel arrangements and update address books.
Provide overflow support and help to other assistants as time allows.
Other duties, as required.
Education
Legal Assistant diploma supplemented by experience in a law firm or equivalent combination of experience.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a legal assistant.
Skills & Qualifications
Intermediate to advanced MS Word skills. Experience using Outlook is an asset.
Minimum 60 wpm typing speed and transcription experience is an asset.
Excellent proofreading, spelling and grammar skills.
Superior organizational abilities. Detail oriented.
Outstanding communication skills.
Bilingualism is an asset.
Competencies
Adaptability – you are comfortable juggling multiple tasks and deadlines.
Client service – you have great follow-up and look for opportunities to add value.
Communications – you speak clearly and confidently, yet are a great listener.
Initiative – you think about what you’re doing and contribute ideas of your own.
Organization – your tasks are always completed and deadlines always met.
Professionalism – you find it easy to stay positive and use appropriate means to proactively resolve issues.
Punctuality – you prefer to arrive a few minutes early rather than risk being late for work.
Teamwork – you take the initiative to assist co-workers and enjoy working toward common goals.
Interested candidates should apply in confidence by October 28th with a cover letter and resume, quoting competition number LA0928-CB, to:
Human Resources
Cox & Palmer
371 Queen Street, PO Box 310
Fredericton, NB E3B 4Y9
Email: ksoroka@coxandpalmer.com
www.coxandpalmerlaw.com
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.