Legal Assistant

Job Description:

Campbell Lea Barristers & Solicitors
Position : Legal Assistant
Location : Charlottetown, PE
Term : Full-Time, Permanent
Salary : Starting from $38,000 – $50,000 commensurate with experience

Campbell Lea Barristers & Solicitors is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join the firm for a Full-Time, Permanent position.

Campbell Lea is a full-service independent law firm in Charlottetown. Joining the team at Campbell Lea means joining a focused team committed to the continuous development of our people and the resources essential to delivering effective legal services to our valued clients.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

· Serve as the primary liaison between the assigned lawyer and clients, maintaining a consistent and high degree of professionalism and courteousness;

· Drafting various legal documents such as motion records, pleadings, notices, affidavits, affidavits of documents, bill of costs, cost outlines, writs of seizure and sale, correspondence, etc.;

· Handle administrative tasks including but not limited to:

• Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of local correspondence;
• Filing of Court documents;
• Receive and make telephone calls;
• Operating office equipment (photocopiers, fax, binding machine, etc.); and
• Maintain accurate filing;

· Assist with coverage of the main Reception area, including but not limited to managing incoming calls, booking meeting space and managing appointments, and opening and routing of mail;

· Calendar management, including scheduling appointments, arranging meetings, and managing key deadlines; and

· File management tasks, such as recording and processing of time sheets, preparing pre-bills, running conflict searches, closing completed files, and managing file storage.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Trustworthy and responsible, able to be proactive, self motivated, and reliable
· Strong Microsoft Office experience skills including MS Word and Excel
· Ability to exercise judgment and discretion, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Strong time management skills
· Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills
· Flexibility to adapt to the different tasks, needs of the clients and lawyers
· Previous administrative experience required
· Previous legal administrative experience considered an asset

Campbell Lea Barristers & Solicitors provides a team-based and well-equipped working environment. Qualified candidates who are interested in this position should send a cover letter and resume to:

Christine Handrahan
Office Manager
careers@campbelllea.com

We thank all those who apply but note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Benefits:

Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Wellness program
 

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

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