Legal Assistant - Float

at  Boyneclarke

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.

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

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