Embedded in the Bedford and Halifax community through our legal services and volunteer commitments, Pressé Mason is a full-service law firm, practicing in the areas of plaintiff personal injury, family law, employment law, insurance law, property law, and criminal law.
Employment Opportunity: Legal Assistant, Full-time, permanent
Summary of Responsibilities
- Support the lawyer they work with to manage their practice professionally and efficiently.
- Greet and support clients, respond to inquiries and manage communications professionally.
- Accurately and efficiently compile court documents, and correspondence. This may include drafting letters, copying, binding, preparing courier packages and emailing.
- Proactively coordinate and maintain calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments
- Organize and manage documents and reports.
- Maintain organized filing systems, digital and physical.
- Liaise with client for intakes, collect information, update file statuses, and arrange meetings.
- Assist with data entry and billing.
- Support other legal assistants and provide backup support for sick and vacation coverage.
- Other duties as required.
Skills & Qualifications
- 3-5 years’ experience as paralegal, or equivalent experience (e.g. working in an office administration position)
- Successful completion of paralegal diploma an asset but not required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and comfort with technology
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality client service.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines with a proactive mindset
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- A strong desire to collaborate with a team of professionals to provide excellent legal service
Salary range $45,000-$55,000. Group Health plan and Fitness Membership available. Free parking on site.
Please forward a cover letter and resume to:
Dolly Morash, Office Manager
dolly.morash@pressemason.com
We look forward to meeting you!
*Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Link to Job Posting: https://www.careerbeacon.com/en/job/2217164/presse-mason-barristers-solicitors/legal-assistant/bedford-ns
Job Deadline/Expiry Date: 04/15/2026