Corporate Legal Assistant | Fredericton, NB

Cox & Palmer; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm in Fredericton is seeking an experienced Corporate Legal Assistant. The role focuses on providing legal administrative support, including maintaining client files and drafting documents. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft applications, and a Legal Assistant or Paralegal diploma is an asset. This is a permanent, full-time position with a commitment to client service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of corporate legal assistant experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed and accurate client and administrative files.
• Draft a wide range of legal documents and correspondence.
• Complete tasks within deadlines and prioritize.
• Problem solve with minimal supervision.
• Save legal documents inside the Firm's document management system.
• Proof, review, and edit documents.
• Establish and maintain a calendar and reminder system.

Skills

Spoken and written proficiency in English

Above average proficiency in Microsoft applications

Excellent attention to detail

Superior organizational abilities

Education

Legal Assistant or Paralegal diploma

Job description

Corporate Legal Assistant | Fredericton, NB

Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding client service.

Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked 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 self-motivated, team-minded individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to client service.

We are seeking a permanent, full-time experienced Corporate Legal Assistant to join our Fredericton office to provide legal administrative support to lawyers in the Corporate practice group.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed and accurate client and administrative files;
• Draft a wide range of legal documents and correspondence;
• Complete tasks within deadlines, multi-task and prioritize;
• Have the ability to problem solve with minimal supervision;
• Save legal documents inside the Firm’s document management system;
• Proof, review, edit, scan and copy documents;
• Establish and/or maintain a calendar and reminder system; and
• Other related tasks, all performed with a high degree of detail and accuracy.

Skills & Qualifications

• Spoken and written proficiency in English;
• 2+ years of corporate legal assistant experience is considered an asset;
• Legal Assistant or Paralegal diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is considered an asset;
• Above average proficiency in Microsoft applications;
• Excellent attention to detail related to proofreading, drafting, spelling and grammar; and
• Superior organizational abilities and time management.

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This position will remain posted until successfully filled.

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Please submit a resume and covering letter to :

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We thank all candidates for their interest in Cox & Palmer; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Cox & Palmer is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is a member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN).

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