Legal Assistant -Corporate/Commercial

Brenton Kean; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Saint John is seeking a full-time Corporate / Commercial Legal Assistant. This role requires excellent communication and strong computer skills, proficiency in English, and formal education in a Legal Assistant Program. Responsibilities include preparing legal documentation, conducting various property searches, managing office procedures, and interacting with clients. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered. Applications are due by December 14th, 2025.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Previous relevant work experience within a law firm environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of correspondence and legal documentation.
• Conduct Real Property, Personal Property, and related searches.
• Filing of corporate annual returns.
• Independent management of routine office procedures.
• Transcription and drafting of documents.
• Filing and general office duties.
• Interaction with clients and outside business contacts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong computer skills

Proficiency in English (verbal and written)

Education

Formal education through a Legal Assistant / Paralegal Program(s)

Job description

Brenton Kean, a law firm in Saint John, NB, has an immediate opening for a full-time Corporate / Commercial Legal Assistant position.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and strong computer skills along with the ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple priorities. Proficiency in English (verbal and written) is required for this position. Formal education through a Legal Assistant / Paralegal Program(s) and/or previous relevant work experience within a law firm environment, particularly in relation to corporate/commercial and real estate transactions, would be considered an asset. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation of correspondence and legal documentation;
• Conduct Real Property, Personal Property, and related searches, registrations, and discharges;
• Filing of corporate annual returns;
• Independent management of routine office procedures;
• Transcription and drafting of documents;
• Filing and general office duties, and
• Interaction with clients and outside business contacts.

Brenton Kean offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Applications for this position are to be submitted no later than December 14th, 2025. Please reply in confidence to:

Brenton Kean, Lawyers/Avocats
Attn.: Tim Lui, General Manager
P.O. Box 609
Saint John, N.B. E2L 4A5
Confidential Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only the candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.