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Legal Assistant (Corporate & Commercial) | Halifax, NS Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. Cox & Palmer is a fullservice, topranked 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 selfmotivated, teamminded individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to client service. We are seeking a permanent, fulltime experienced Legal Assistant to join our Halifax office to provide legal administrative support to lawyers in the Corporate & Commercial practice group. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES 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 multitask 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, and assisting with client meetings; 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 & QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 13 years administrative experience in a legal environment, with experience in Corporate & Commercial; 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 dictatranscription 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 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion We understand the value that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace brings to our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as women, visible minorities, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community/people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. Applicants from these equitypriority groups may selfidentify in their application. In the course of the hiring process, candidates are entitled to seek necessary accommodations. We urge candidates who are invited for an interview and need specific accommodations to engage in a conversation with our recruitment team to explore how we can best support them during this process. APPLY This position will remain posted until successfully filled. We thank all candidates for their interest in Cox & Palmer; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. APPLY NOW #J-18808-Ljbffr