Legal Assistant – Family Law
Location: Downtown Dartmouth, BOYNECLARKE LLP
Are you ready to make your mark at a law firm that values your professional growth and personal well-being? At BOYNECLARKE LLP, we are more than a legal practice; we're a community committed to success, balance, and wellness.
Why Join BOYNECLARKE LLP?
Growth & Learning: We foster a culture of continuous learning and offer resources for professional development.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling and generous paid time off to support your career personal needs.
Wellness-Focus: Access wellness programs, including fitness classes, wellness subsidies, and free 24/7 virtual healthcare.
Comprehensive Benefits: Choose from employer-paid and cost-shared options, and enjoy our RRSP matching program.
Community Impact: Make a difference through firm-sponsored volunteer time and monthly employee-selected charitable giving.
Key Responsibilities
Conducting client intake, completing conflict searches, opening/closing client files.
Booking client meetings, and maintaining lawyer schedule and agenda.
Drafting routine correspondence for lawyer review.
Transcribing dictations, producing documents, correspondence, and all follow-up work as directed.
Reviewing and prioritizing mail/couriers, coordinating faxes, and scanning/copying documents.
Answering client inquiries, taking care of drop-in clients/cold calls, and communicating with key parties in a timely manner.
Finalizing transactions procedure in Closing Folders.
Maintaining up-to date and accurate electronic and paper client files with the use of a document management system.
Processing large volumes of documents using technology to store and organize files diligently.
Assist other Family Law team members as needed.
What You Bring
Graduate of a Legal Assistant/Paralegal diploma program or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service, including patience, empathy, and understanding.
Proven ability to manage time and demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a deadline driven work environment.
Adept at using technology such as Outlook and the full Microsoft Office suite, with a talent for learning new computer programs quickly.
Detail oriented and meticulous.
Proficient in thinking critically and solving problems.
Excellent team player who contributes positively to team culture.
Ability to be both autonomous and work as part of a team, and drive to take initiative.
Knowledge of Closing Folders and ProLaw an asset.
Ready to Grow with Us? If you're looking for more than just a job and are ready to thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment, apply today! We're accepting applications until November 8, 2024.
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