Legal Assistant - Business Law

Legal Assistant – Business Law

Location: Downtown Dartmouth, BOYNECLARKE LLP

Are you ready to make your mark at a law firm that values your professional growth and personal well-being? At BOYNECLARKE LLP, we are more than a legal practice; we’re a community committed to success, balance, and wellness.

Why Join BOYNECLARKE LLP?

• Growth & Learning: We foster a culture of continuous learning and offer resources for professional development.


• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling and generous paid time off to support your career personal needs.


• Wellness-Focus: Access wellness programs, including fitness classes, wellness subsidies, and free 24/7 virtual healthcare.


• Comprehensive Benefits: Choose from employer-paid and cost-shared options, and enjoy our RRSP matching program.


• Community Impact: Make a difference through firm-sponsored volunteer time and monthly employee-selected charitable giving.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting client intake, completing conflict searches, and opening new client files.


• Booking client meetings, etc., and maintaining lawyer schedule and agenda.


• Drafting routine correspondence for lawyer review.


• Processing, updating, and tracking PDF files; including page organization & replacement, version control, integration with DocuSign, and sharing/storing across multiple locations in collaboration with internal and external clients.


• Reviewing and prioritizing incoming and outgoing mail/couriers, coordinating faxes, and scanning/copying documents.


• Answering client inquiries, taking care of drop-in clients/cold calls, and communicating with key parties in a timely manner.


• Maintaining up-to date and accurate electronic and paper client files with the use of a document management system.


• Processing large volumes of documents with ability to use technology to store and organize files diligently.


• Transcribing dictations using appropriate format, producing documents, correspondence, and all follow-up work as directed.


• Finalizing transactions procedure in Closing Folders.


• Assist other Business Law team members as needed.

What You Bring

• Experience: Graduate of a Paralegal diploma program, or equivalent combination of training and experience.


• Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.


• Mindset: Critical thinker, problem solver, self-motivated, and is a team player with a positive attitude excited to contribute to a collaborative culture.


• Tech Proficiency: Adept at using technology such as Outlook and the full Microsoft Suite, with a talent for learning new software programs quickly. Knowledge of Athennian, Closing Folders, and ProLaw an asset.

Ready to Grow with Us?
If you’re looking for more than just a job and are ready to thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment, apply today! We’re accepting applications until April 18, 2025.