Legal Administrative Assistant – Dolden Wallace Folick LLP

Nova Scotia Barristers' Society; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

AD&D insurance

Life & Disability insurance

Paid sick days

RRSP matching

Fitness benefit

Professional development

Job summary

Dolden Wallace Folick LLP, a Canada-wide insurance defence law firm, is seeking two Legal Administrative Assistants for its Halifax office. The role emphasizes exceptional attention to detail, strong communication, and efficient file management in a busy litigation setting.

Ideal candidates have a paralegal or legal admin background, at least four years of litigation experience, and proficient Microsoft Office skills. Hybrid work arrangement and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• A graduate from a recognized Legal Administration Assistant, Paralegal and/or Law Clerk program
• In-depth knowledge of legal principles and practices
• A minimum of four (4) years litigation experience, preferably in insurance defence
• Exceptional technical skills with Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability using electronic file management systems, preferably iManage
• Knowledge of Elite 3E

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, manage and schedule meetings and appointments
• Draft, review and send communications
• Open and close client files
• Conduct searches and conflict checks
• Update and maintain client/matter lists
• Prepare a high volume of legal documents and correspondence
• Set court dates and discoveries and communicate with registries
• Organize documents for court
• Maintain an efficient file management and BF system
• Perform a wide variety of support duties including but not limited to arranging couriers, faxing, scanning, photocopying and maintaining a paper and electronic filing system
• Other duties, as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Grammatical skills

Communication

Organization

Self-starter

Client service

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Legal Admin/Law Clerk/Paralegal program

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

Elite 3E

Job description

Legal Administrative Assistant – Dolden Wallace Folick LLP

• September 4, 2026

Canada’s National Specialty Insurance Firm

Dolden Wallace Folick LLP ("Dolden") is a high performance law firm that practices insurance related litigation throughout Canada, with a focus on claims emanating from specialty lines of insurance. Our goal is to be the law firm of choice for insurers and their Canadian based litigation claims. Dolden has repeatedly been recognized as one of the top Insurance Defence firms in Canada, with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Toronto, Guelph and Halifax.
We are committed to encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work and for each partner, employee and client to feel included and respected.

We strive to attract, retain and promote employees who are the best at what they do and who reflect the diversity of the communities where we live and work, particularly for those who have been historically excluded from, and under‑represented in, the practice of law.

We offer a dynamic, challenging and collaborative work environment that provides you with the opportunity to make decisions and influence results. If you are interested in making your mark and contributing to the overall success of our team, this is a perfect time to apply.
Our firm continues to grow, so we are currently searching for two (2) Legal Administrative Assistants to join our Halifax office.

The ideal candidates will have:

• Exceptional attention to detail and is adept at setting priorities
• Strong grammatical skills, including punctuation and proofreading
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Organization and time management skills
• The capability to be an energetic self‑starter who initiates and anticipates needs
• A passion for providing superior client service
• The ability to creatively solve problems, make decisions, facilitate and manage deadlines
• The dexterity to remain calm under pressure
• The aptitude to work both independently and within a team
• The capability to work full‑time Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• The availability to work in the office a minimum of three (3) days per week

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, manage and schedule meetings and appointments
• Draft, review and send communications
• Open and close client files
• Conduct searches and conflict checks
• Update and maintain client/matter lists
• Prepare a high volume of legal documents and correspondence
• Set court dates and discoveries and communicate with registries
• Organize documents for court
• Maintain an efficient file management and BF system
• Perform a wide variety of support duties including but not limited to arranging couriers, faxing, scanning, photocopying and maintaining a paper and electronic filing system
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• A graduate from a recognized Legal Administration Assistant, Paralegal and/or Law Clerk program
• In‑depth knowledge of legal principles and practices
• A minimum of four (4) years litigation experience, preferably in insurance defence
• Exceptional technical skills with Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability using electronic file management systems, preferably iManage
• Knowledge of Elite 3E

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes:

• Firm paid extended health, dental, AD&D benefits
• Life & Disability insurance
• Paid sick and personal days
• Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP matching program
• Fitness benefit

The firm also offers:

• Professional Development & Continuing Education
• A work life balance
• The opportunity to grow your career
• Firm Social events
• Employment service awards
• A hybrid work environment