Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Nova Scotia Barristers' Society; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A full-service law firm in Chester, Nova Scotia, is seeking a paralegal/legal assistant. The role involves drafting legal documents, client liaison, and deadline management. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and attention to detail. Opportunities for growth and competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Extended Health Care

Dental Care

Vision Care

Paid Time Off

Paid Overtime

Company Events

Qualifications

• Interest in Corporate, Wills, Estates, Real Estate, Family Law, and Litigation.
• Experience in a legal setting is a major asset.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and compile legal documents.
• Liaise with clients and manage deadlines.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Time Management

Tools

Clio

Microsoft 365

Property Online

Job description

Chester Law is a full-service law firm located in the heart of Chester on Nova Scotia’s beautiful South Shore. Our firm is currently seeking a paralegal/legal assistant.

Job Description:
– Accurately and efficiently draft, proofread, and compile legal documents such as
wills, estate forms, corporate forms, deeds and agreements, property transaction
documents, and correspondence;

– Liaise with clients to collect information, and arrange meetings with the legal
team; and

– Manage deadlines and closing dates for various files.

Our ideal candidate would have:
– An interest in Corporate, Wills, Estates, Real Estate, Family Law and Litigation;

– Experience working with Clio, Microsoft 365, Property Online;

– A keen eye and attention to detail;

– A positive attitude and willingness to learn;

– Ability to manage time, deadlines and prioritize tasks; and

– Strong listening and communication skills.

We offer extended health care, dental care and vision care, company events, paid time off, paid overtime and a competitive salary.

We are open to candidates with varying levels of experience and from various backgrounds. However, experience working in a legal setting is considered a major asset. Salary will be commensurate with experience.