Legal Assistant Law

Chester Law is a full-service law firm located in the heart of Chester on Nova Scotia’s beautiful South Shore. We are seeking a legal assistant to join our growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of practice areas, with a primary focus on criminal law, family law, civil litigation, residential tenancies, and employment law. It is an excellent position for someone who enjoys diverse, fast-paced, and engaging legal work.

The successful candidate will be responsible for, among other things:

• Drafting, proofreading, and compiling court documents, contracts, forms, and correspondence in an accurate and efficient manner;
• Communicating with clients by phone, email, and in person to collect information and coordinate meetings with the legal team;
• Managing deadlines, court dates, and closing dates across multiple files;
• Assisting with data entry and billing;
• Performing general office and clerical duties; and
• Carrying out other related duties as required.

The ideal candidate will have:

• An interest in family law, criminal law, and civil litigation;
• Experience working with the Microsoft Office Suite;
• Experience working with Clio is considered an asset;
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills;
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn;
• The ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks; and
• Strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.

We offer extended health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, paid overtime, company events, and a competitive salary.

We welcome candidates with varying levels of experience and from diverse backgrounds. While prior experience in a legal environment is not required, experience working with family law, criminal law, or civil litigation files will be considered a significant asset.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain a security clearance through our office, which is necessary for work on contract files. Salary will be commensurate with experience.