LEGAL ASSISTANT – CORPORATE & LITIGATION
Metcalf & Company
Established in 1986, Metcalf & Company is a leading boutique law firm located downtown Halifax. The law practice deals in areas of marine, transportation and increasingly renewable energies sector. The firm acts primarily in corporate and commercial, general litigation, Insurance law, admiralty and marine law, employment law and procurement and administrative law.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
1. Manage, coordinate, and ensure the smooth flow of work in the assigned lawyer(s) practice.
2. General administrative duties including incorporation and records management, scheduling and arranging appointments, and managing incoming and outgoing mail, e-mail, telephone calls, distribution of incoming mail, couriers as well as office supply orders.
3. Ensuring client inquiries are dealt with promptly and efficiently.
4. Other – Additional duties as assigned based on the firm’s requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-secondary education in Paralegal studies or equivalent knowledge/experience.
- Prior legal administrative experience in the areas of Corporate and Litigation, an asset but not necessary.
- Ability to work independently and also as part of a team.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, including spelling and grammar.
- Experience and proficiency with computer software packages including MS Office including Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Energetic, flexible, and willing to pitch in whenever necessary, including additional hours as required.
This is a full-time position with a highly collegial group of people. It is currently available owing to a retirement and will be filled as soon as possible. If you are interested, please apply with resume and cover letter.
Metcalf & Company hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to employment equity and welcome diversity. Applications are encouraged from all interested and qualified individuals.
Job Type: Full-time
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Halifax, NS B3J 1K1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- legal assistant: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
