Corporate Legal Assistant

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Corporate Legal Assistant | Fredericton

Our Fredericton Office has an immediate opening for a Corporate Legal Assistant. This position is permanent, full-time.

Cox & Palmer is a full-service, award-winning Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely on for solid legal solutions. The firm prides itself on a collegial work atmosphere and supportive team environment. We hire self-motivated, team-minded individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to client service. At Cox & Palmer, our support staff is an essential part of our team effort to deliver outstanding service to our clients.

Cox & Palmer provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits:

•100% Employer paid premiums for individual or family health and dental benefits;

•Pension with matching employer contribution;

•Employee assistance program; and

•Annual Health & Wellness allowance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•Maintain detailed and accurate client and administrative files;

•Draft a wide range of legal documents and correspondence;

•Experience in corporate reorganizations, incorporations, review and updates of corporate minute books, sale/purchases of shares/assets, preparation and filing of various forms with the Corporate Registry;

•Meet deadlines, ability to multi-task and reprioritize;

•Have the ability to problem solve with minimal supervision;

•Proofread, data entry, photocopy, and other office related duties;

•Establish and maintain a calendar and reminder system; and

•All tasks must be performed with a high degree of detail and accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS

•Spoken and written proficiency in English is a must;

•2 + years of corporate legal assistant experience;

•Legal Assistant or Paralegal diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution;

•Above average proficiency in Microsoft applications and typing skills;

•Excellent proofreading, spelling and grammar skills. Excellent analytical skills, detail oriented; and

•Superior organizational abilities and time management.

This position will remain posted until successfully filled. Qualified candidates who are interested in this position should send a cover letter and resume. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Human Resources | Cox & Palmer

NBCareers-Fredericton@coxandpalmer.com

Cox & Palmer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is a member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN) and Pride at Work Canada.