Legal Admin Assistant

Drake International Inc; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing company is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant for their Halifax office. The role involves preparing legal documents, managing communications with courts, and other administrative tasks. Ideal candidates should be graduates of relevant programs with at least two years of related experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a legal assistant role.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Read and analyze incoming memos and reports.
• Transcribe dictations and produce documents.
• Communicate with the court and supervising lawyer.

Skills

Typing

Proofreading

Communication

Word Processing

Education

Graduate of a legal assistant / paralegal program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our client's legal team in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

What We Offer :

Salary : $28.85 / hour

Job Type / Shift : Monday-Friday 9am-1pm, 20 hours plus a week in office

What You'll Do

• Read and analyze incoming memos, letters, and reports to determine their significance and distribute them appropriately.
• Transcribe dictations using appropriate format, produce documents, correspondence, and handle all follow-up work as directed.
• Coordinate invoice routing and monitor payments to subcontractors and vendors.
• Enter and maintain client and prospect data in automated systems.
• Communicate regularly with the court and the supervising lawyer regarding ongoing proceedings.

What We're Looking For :

• Graduate of a legal assistant / paralegal program or equivalent training and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a legal assistant role; previous legal assistant experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, email, spreadsheets, and managing files and records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular).
• Superior typing and dictation-transcription skills.
• Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to check for grammatical, typographical, spelling, diction, and formatting errors.

Our team is eager to connect with candidates who meet the job requirements. If this sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to apply today!

Since 1951, Drake International has been a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing, connecting people with the right roles at any career stage, both in Canada and worldwide. As a leading recruitment and HR partner, we collaborate directly with employers to bring you the best opportunities at no cost, ensuring a human-centered approach that helps everything work seamlessly.

Drake International is an equal opportunity employer and champions accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact your Branch Representative.