BOYNECLARKE LLP

Discover the BOYNECLARKE LLP Advantage At BOYNECLARKE LLP , a prestigious law firm located in the heart of downtown Dartmouth, you’ll find more than just breathtaking views of the Halifax Harbour. For over 50 years, we have been committed to fostering an environment where professionals thrive—balancing professional success with personal well-being.   Why Join BOYNECLARKE LLP? Professional and Personal Growth: We promote a culture of continuous learning and development, ensuring every team member has the opportunity to excel. Work-Life Balance: Our flexible scheduling and generous paid time off ensure that your career grows with your personal needs. Health and Wellness Focus: From fitness classes and wellness subsidies to free 24/7 virtual healthcare, we prioritize the health of our employees. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy excellent benefits, including fully employer-paid options, cost-shared plans, and an RRSP matching program. Dynamic Work Environment: Experience a modern workplace with a casual dress code, fostering a comfortable and productive atmosphere. Community Engagement: We strengthen our commitment to the community with programs like volunteer time, employee-driven initiatives, and monthly giving to charities chosen by our employees.   About this Role We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with a talent for balancing multiple priorities to join our team as a Legal Assistant Float . In this dynamic role, you will support various lawyers across all practice areas, providing assistance in a range of legal matters while working in a collaborative and supportive team environment, ultimately contributing to the success of our firm.   Core Duties and Responsibilities As a Float, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Handle a variety of tasks, including managing mail, couriers, faxes, and document scanning, with priorities that may shift throughout the day Draft routine correspondence and transcribe dictations, producing legal documents as needed for different practice areas Respond to client inquiries and assist with drop-ins, maintaining professional communication with clients and key parties Conduct client intake, conflict checks, and manage client files, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date records Schedule and organize meetings, discoveries, and mediations, while managing the lawyer’s changing calendar Adapt to changing workloads, supporting different lawyers, and working across various settings and areas of the firm as needed   Qualifications and Skills Graduate of a Legal Assistant/Paralegal program, or equivalent combination of training and experience Previous Legal Assistant experience Strong verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service including patience, empathy and understanding Excellent analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and strong organizational and time management skills Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and take initiative with minimal supervision Adept at using technology such as Outlook and the full Microsoft Office suite, and a talent for learning new computer programs quickly Excellent typing and dicta-transcription skills A positive team player who contributes to a good team environment Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to type check material for grammatical, typographical, spelling, diction, and formatting errors   Make Your Mark at BOYNECLARKE LLP Here, you won’t just find a job—you’ll find a career and a community. If you’re ready to contribute to a team that values your expertise and supports your professional journey, apply today and discover where your skills can take you! We will be accepting applications until October 18, 2024.

Discover the BOYNECLARKE LLP Advantage At BOYNECLARKE LLP, we're more than a dynamic, fast-growing law firm situated in downtown Dartmouth, offering breathtaking views of the Halifax Harbour. For over 50 years, we've cultivated an environment where our team members thrive, achieving both professional success and personal flexibility.   Our commitment goes beyond legal expertise. We understand the crucial role of work-life balance, health, and wellness. That's why we offer a range of opportunities, from social activities to financial literacy programs, fitness classes, and a wellness subsidy, ensuring our colleagues are supported in all aspects of their lives.   Join us in a workplace that fosters growth, values your well-being, and encourages professional success. Discover why BOYNECLARKE LLP isn't just a place to work—it's where you'll truly excel.   The Role We are seeking a highly attentive and experienced Legal Assistant who is detail oriented and adept at managing concurrent priorities to join our growing Family Law team. Our ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal skills, is self-motivated, and values a rewarding career contributing to the success of one of the firm’s largest practice areas.   We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes: Generous paid time off Access to Free 24/7 Virtual Health Care Excellent benefits (some fully paid by firm, some cost-shared) RRSP matching program Health and Wellness focus, including a wellness allowance Flexible work-life integration; and, A casual dress environment.   Core Duties and Responsibilities As a Legal Assistant, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:   Reviewing and prioritizing incoming and outgoing mail/couriers, coordinating faxes, and scanning/copying documents Drafting routine correspondence for lawyer review Transcribing dictations using appropriate format, producing documents, correspondence, and all follow-up work as directed Answering client inquiries, taking care of drop-in clients/cold calls, and communicating with key parties in a timely manner Booking client meetings, etc., and maintaining lawyer schedule and agenda Conducting client intake, completing conflict searches, and opening new client files Maintaining up-to date and accurate electronic and paper client files with the use of a document management system Processing large volumes of documents with ability to use technology to store and organize files diligently; and, Assist other Family Law team members as needed.   Qualifications and Skills To be successful, you possess the following qualifications and skills:   Graduate of a legal assistant/paralegal program or equivalent combination of training and experience Previous Legal Assistant experience considered a strong asset (3-5 years preferred) Excellent computer skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel with the ability to learn new software quickly Superior typing and dicta-transcription skills Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential, showcasing the ability to adeptly manage client inquiries, navigate emotional conversations with patience, empathy, and understanding, as well as consistently deliver superior customer service. Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail, coupled with strong organizational and time management skills Excellent proofreading skills (ability to type check material for grammatical, typographical, spelling, diction, and formatting errors) Ability to work both independently and work cohesively within a close-knit team, offering support and cooperation in all tasks Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative.   We're looking forward to hearing from you!