Legal Assistant Burchell MacDougall LLP is a full-service law firm with offices in Truro, Halifax, Wolfville, and Elmsdale and we are one of the oldest and most established law firms in Nova Scotia, with 70+ lawyers and support staff providing service to clients throughout Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. We have an immediate need for a Legal Assistant for our Wolfville office. The role will include:

• assisting clients
• answering general phone enquiries
• dealing with couriers
• performing bank and post office runs
• preparing correspondence and legal documents
• communicating in a professional manner with clients, courts and others
• preparing legal accounts
• calendar maintenance, scheduling and organizing

Qualifications and skills:

• 2-5 years of legal experience
• completion of paralegal educational program preferred
• strong computer skills
• strong verbal and written communication skills
• strong organizational and time management skills
• excellent proofreading skills
• ability to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative
• willingness to learn and contribute to a team environment

Burchell MacDougall LLP is proud to put people first; we take pride in our work-life balance and a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision and a fitness allowance. To apply, please combine your cover letter and resume into one document and submit in confidence by email only to lhyndman@burchellmacdougall.com