Executive Assistant | Halifax, NS

Cox & Palmer; Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox & Palmer, a leading law firm in Halifax, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Executive Assistant to support the COO. The role involves providing essential administrative support, showcasing organizational skills, and fostering a collegial work environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication abilities and experience in executive-level assistance.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in executive administration or related position.
• Experience in event support and executive administration excellence.
• Excellent writer and communicator with experience in high volume confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provides confidential executive administrative support to the COO and Director team.
• Handles notetaking, research, event planning, and budget support.
• Requires working outside business hours at times.

Skills

Organization

Attention to Detail

Notetaking

Writing

Communication

Education

Education in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

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.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY
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 equity-priority groups may self-identify in their application.

We are currently looking for an Executive Assistant to support the Office of the COO in our Halifax Office.

Executive Assistant | Halifax, NS

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.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY
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 equity-priority groups may self-identify in their application.

We are currently looking for an Executive Assistant to support the Office of the COO in our Halifax Office.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to the COO and provides confidential executive administrative support to the COO and Director team.
• Various executive assistant activities to include notetaking, research, writing, event planning, scheduling, budget support, written and verbal communications, drafting and editing, and human resource administrative duties.
• Working outside business hours is required at times.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 to 5 years of experience in an executive administration role or related position with transferable skills.
• A combination of education and experience in business administration, human resources, and executive assistance.
• Experience in organization, attention to detail, notetaking, drafting, event support and executive administration excellence.
• Familiarity with a professional services environment, a continuous learning mindset, and proficiency using MS Office and HRIS is desirable.
• An excellent writer, communicator and experience supporting high volume and confidential matters.

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If this sounds like you, please apply online by submitting your resume and a cover letter explaining how your experience and skills can help us achieve our mission. This position will remain posted until successfully filled.

Please click Apply Now to apply.

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 Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion, and the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN).

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