Property Paralegal and Property Legal Assistant

One of Halifax's leading law firms, Burchell Wickwire Bryson LLP, ("BWB") is currently recruiting for two full-time, permanent positions.

Property Paralegal - providing support and under the direction of the lawyers in the Real Property Law Group, the property paralegal will be responsible for completing all aspects of property transactions.

Property Legal Assistant - providing support and under the direction of the lawyers and paralegals in the Real Property Law Group, the property legal assistant will be responsible for completing all aspects of property transactions.

BWB provides a wide range of legal services to regional, national, and international clients, including multinational corporations, small business owners, major banks, individuals, insurance companies and all levels of government.

Required Skills:

• Formal administrative training/education or experience is required.
• Experience as a property paralegal or property legal assistant is required.
• Sound judgment in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Proven ability to provide above-average client service.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Resourceful and exercises good judgement.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Experience in a professional services office environment is preferred.
• Flexibility, initiative, organization, and prioritization skills are critical.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent spelling and grammar skills.
• Produce high quality documents.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Takes pride in a job well done.
• Professional demeanor.
• Ability to work in a team environment with all members of the firm.
• Excellent computer knowledge - full Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of other software programs will be considered an asset.

BWB offers a competitive salary and full comprehensive benefit package.

Please visit our website at to learn more about our firm.

Send resume and cover letter in one combined pdf to:
Charlene Harrison, Human Resources Manager
[emailprotected]

Please specify which position you are applying for. If you are applying for both positions, please send in two applications.

Application review begins as applications are received. Positions will remain open until filled. We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon a satisfactory background check.