Legal Assistant

WizeHire, Inc; Riverhead; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A law firm in Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking an experienced legal assistant to help attorneys and paralegals with various tasks. Responsibilities include scheduling meetings, managing office correspondence, and conducting legal research. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience in a law firm, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Pay ranges from $18 to $20 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant.
• Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to meet deadlines with quick turnaround times.

Responsibilities

• Schedule meetings and appointments for the team and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Conduct legal research with guidance from attorneys and paralegals.
• Manage office correspondence and administrative tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re seeking a sharp legal assistant for our busy law firm who can help our attorneys and paralegals assist clients and keep the office running smoothly. You’ll work with the team to prepare a variety of legal documents, and handle office correspondence like answering emails and phone calls, scheduling meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you’re an excellent multitasker who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, make travel arrangements, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
• Use daily time records to properly process with support from the accounting department
• Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals
• Manage office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines
• Be willing to take on any other necessary administrative tasks to help the firm run smoothly

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate’s degree is a plus
• Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment and meet deadlines with quick turnaround times
• Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products

Compensation

$18 - $20 hourly

About Sheryll Law, PC

Sheryll Law, P.C., provides comprehensive, customized, and compassionate estate planning services.

Our mission is clear: we strive to help clients leave behind the legacy they desire. We provide estate planning that goes beyond just legal documents. We educate clients, help them define their goals, and work with them to accomplish those goals with practicality in mind.

We aim to be long‑term advisors for clients, helping them maintain and update their estate plans over time. Our goal is to provide clients with ongoing support, making sure their estate plan remains relevant to their needs and life changes.

We are committed to providing more than just estate planning—we want to help clients implement their plans and safeguard their legacies for generations to come.