Burchells LLP is a Halifax based, business oriented law firm with a diverse and exciting range of practice areas. In addition to traditional litigation, property and commercial legal services, Burchells provides solutions to client problems arising in areas such as aboriginal rights, defamation, human rights, and professional discipline.

 

Job Title:   Legal Assistant (one-year contract covering maternity leave)

 

Start Date:   Negotiable

 

Burchells is currently seeking an experienced legal assistant to provide support to a senior partner and associate whose assistant is going on maternity leave. While there is no guarantee that a fulltime position will be available upon completion of the one-year contract, many things can change in a year and we are looking for someone who is open to the possibilities that may arise.

 

We are looking for candidates with at least one to two years previous experience in a law firm environment. Experience in corporate/commercial, real estate or wills and estates would be an asset.

 

Are you hard-working, flexible, professional in demeanor and communication (both written and oral), organized, able to prioritize and a team player? Do you take pride in the delivery of great customer service and superior work product?

 

If you can answer yes to the above questions and are interested in working within a strong team environment, you are invited to forward your resume to:

 

Dawn Bailey

Office Administrator

Burchells LLP

1801 Hollis Street, Suite 1800

Halifax , NS B3J 3N4

Fax: (902) 420-9326

email: dbailey@burchells.ca

 

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.