Legal Assistant - Business Law & Litigation

Legal Assistant – Business Law & Litigation

BOYNECLARKE LLP

Location: Fully In-Office, Downtown Dartmouth

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 and personal needs.
• Wellness-Focus: Access wellness programs, including fitness classes, wellness subsidies, and free 24/7 virtual healthcare.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Choose from cost-shared health & dental options, and enjoy our RRSP matching program.
• Community Impact: Make a difference through Firm-sponsored volunteer time and monthly employee-selected charitable giving.

About this Role

We are in search of an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Business Law and Business Litigation teams. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills, and is familiar with supporting Lawyers managing a busy practice. If you are someone who is able to anticipate needs, take initiative, and are eager to work in a collaborative environment, you will thrive in this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned Business Law and/or Business Litigation files through their entire life cycle.
• Conducting client intake, completing conflict searches, and opening new client files.
• Coordinating Lawyer(s) schedule and agenda, including booking client meetings.
• Drafting routine correspondence for Lawyer review, proofreading, and filing legal documents with various courts.
• Monitor and track deadlines.
• Reviewing and prioritizing incoming and outgoing mail/couriers, coordinating faxes, and scanning/copying documents.
• Acting as a primary point of contact for clients, answering client inquiries and providing updates with professionalism.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date electronic and paper client files with the use of a document management system.
• Transcribing dictations using appropriate format, producing documents, correspondence, and all follow-up work as directed.
• Collaborating with team members to provide coverage and support across the Business Law and Business Litigation teams.

What You Bring

• Experience: Graduate of a Legal Assistant or Paralegal program with 1-2 years of experience in Business Law and/or Litigation.
• Skills: Exceptional organization, attention to detail, time management, and communication skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Mindset: Critical thinker, problem solver, and team player with a positive attitude excited to contribute to a collaborative culture.
• Tech Proficiency: Adept at using software such as Outlook and Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn new tools quickly.

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 June 8, 2026.

At BOYNECLARKE LLP, we are dedicated to our communities, clients, and our teams. We know that fostering diversity and inclusion allows everyone to bring their full potential and creates a welcoming and positive environment for everyone. We are committed to continuously learning, growing, and being representative of the communities in which we serve. We encourage applications from individuals of the Global Majority, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, women, and people with disabilities to apply.

If you require accommodation(s) in order to participate in the recruitment process with us, please reach out through careers@boyneclarke.ca or 902-460-3400 ex 239.