Legal Assistant Office Support at Cox & Palmer

Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding client service.

Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely upon 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.

We are seeking a permanent, full-time experienced Legal Assistant Office Support to join our Saint John office to provide legal administrative support to lawyers in various practice groups.

• Draft a wide range of legal documents and correspondence;
• Maintain detailed and accurate client and administrative files;
• Meet deadlines, ability to multi-task and reprioritize;
• Delivery of time sensitive documents, including bank runs outside of daily errands;
• Act as back-up/relief receptionist;
• Proofread, data entry, photocopy and other office related duties; and
• All tasks must be performed with a high degree of detail and accuracy.

• Spoken and written proficiency in English is required, bilingualism is considered an asset;
• 1 year of experience working in a legal assistant role or administrative lead role; or
• Legal Assistant or Paralegal diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is an asset;
• 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.

Please submit a resume and covering letter to:

We thank all candidates for their interest in Cox & Palmer; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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