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legal assistant

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Employer details MacGillivray Case Boyd Law

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MacGillivray Case Boyd Law is looking for a full-time legal assistant/paralegal for their Antigonish office. Start date is negotiable, salary is dependent on experience. *What can I expect to do in this role?* · Responsible for assisting with the organizing, managing, and completing all real estate transaction files from start to finish with minimal supervision · Frequently provide assistance to other departments such as family, wills and estate planning, litigation, corporate, probate and criminal · Compose, edit, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and reports · Correspond via letter, email, and telephone with clients, lenders, other legal offices, and real estate agents while expediting the flow of work, and initiating follow-up action as appropriate · Provide other administrative support as required including transcribing dictations, maintaining lawyer?s schedules, ordering office supplies, covering reception, and covering accounting · Office errands including bank runs, court runs, and all necessary pickups and/or deliveries *How do I qualify?* · Experience working in a law firm or legal setting is an asset · Experience with family, probate and real estate law would be an asset · Legal Assistant/Paralegal diploma or certificate required, or previous related work experience is required · Knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel are required · Experience with Cosmolex would be an asset · Ability to prioritize work effectively, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure · Detail-oriented with strong proofreading skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills · Strong organizational skills, plus a willingness to learn new things, be flexible, and be a team player · Must be able to take initiative, and work with minimal supervision · A valid driver?s license and car are required Regular full-time position with working hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm Salary will be based on experience and qualifications Comprehensive benefits package Interested applicants should forward their cover letter and resume to Meghan MacGillivray Case in person or by email. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From $35,000.00 per year Benefits: * Dental care * Extended health care * Paid time off Flexible language requirement: * French not required Schedule: * Monday to Friday Education: * Secondary School (preferred) Experience: * relevant work: 1 year (preferred) Language: * english (preferred) Location: * Antigonish, NS B2G 2P9 (required) Work Location: In person