Legal Assistant - Business Law
Legal Assistant - Business Law
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Job Description
Legal Assistant Business Law
Location: Downtown Dartmouth BOYNECLARKE LLP
Are you ready to make your mark at a law firm that values your professional growth and personal wellbeing At BOYNECLARKE LLP we are more than a legal practice; were 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.
- WorkLife Balance:Enjoy flexible scheduling and generous paid time off to support your career personal needs.
- WellnessFocus:Access wellness programs including fitness classes wellness subsidies and free 24/7 virtual healthcare.
- Comprehensive Benefits:Choose from employerpaid and costshared options and enjoy our RRSP matching program.
- Community Impact:Make a difference through firmsponsored volunteer time and monthly employeeselected charitable giving.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting client intake completing conflict searches and opening new client files.
- Booking client meetings etc. and maintaining lawyer schedule and agenda.
- Drafting routine correspondence for lawyer review.
- Processing updating and tracking PDF files; including page organization & replacement version control integration with DocuSign and sharing/storing across multiple locations in collaboration with internal and external clients.
- Reviewing and prioritizing incoming and outgoing mail/couriers coordinating faxes and scanning/copying documents.
- Answering client inquiries taking care of dropin clients/cold calls and communicating with key parties in a timely manner.
- Maintaining upto date and accurate electronic and paper client files with the use of a document management system.
- Processing large volumes of documents with ability to use technology to store and organize files diligently.
- Transcribing dictations using appropriate format producing documents correspondence and all followup work as directed.
- Finalizing transactions procedure in Closing Folders.
- Assist other Business Law team members as needed.
What You Bring
- Experience: Graduate of a Paralegal diploma program or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Skills: Exceptional attention to detail organization and time management as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Mindset: Critical thinker problem solver selfmotivated and is a team player with a positive attitude excited to contribute to a collaborative culture.
- Tech Proficiency: Adept at using technology such as Outlook and the full Microsoft Suite with a talent for learning new software programs quickly. Knowledge of Athennian Closing Folders and ProLaw an asset.
Ready to Grow with Us
If youre looking for more than just a job and are ready to thrive in a dynamic supportive environment apply today! Were accepting applications until April 18 2025.
At BOYNECLARKE LLP we are dedicated to our communities clients and our teams. We know that fostering diversity and inclusion allows everyone to bring their full potential and creates a welcoming and positive environment for everyone. We are committed to continuously learning growing and being representative of the communities in which we serve. We encourage applications from individuals of the Global Majority members of the 2SLGBTQIA community women and people with disabilities to apply.
If you require accommodation(s) in order to participate in the recruitment process with us please reach out through or.
Employment Type
Full-Time
