Date posted: March 2, 2026
Pay: CA$20.00-CA$25.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description:
Job Summary
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our legal team, which operates with a primary focus on real estate law, estates, wills, and corporate law. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, covering the office from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Duties
- Manage the front desk, answer the phone, greet and direct clients;
- Supporting our lawyers with administrative tasks;
- Manage appointments and the office calendar;
- Sort and collect mail, arrange couriers;
- Order and track office supplies and staff snacks;
- Assist with the day-to-day accounting tasks including but not limited to: accepting and processing payments, processing accounts receivable and payable, manage petty cash and daily bank deposits;
- Other administrative duties as required.
Qualifications
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Wordperfect;
- Experience using Outlook, Excel, and Microsoft 365 is considered an asset;
- Bookkeeping or accounting knowledge, training, or experience;
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills;
- Ability to work collaboratively, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn;
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment;
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to support an experienced team.
Ability to commute/relocate:
Wolfville, NS B4P 1C9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Link to Job Posting: https://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Hergett-Law-Inc.-1/jobs?jk=2b51ab5657b9dd68&start=0
Job Deadline/Expiry Date: 03/13/2026