Legal Assistant | St. John's, NL

Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding client service.

Cox&Palmer is a full‑service, top‑ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely upon for solid legal solutions. The firm prides itself on a collegial work atmosphere and supportive team environment.

We hire self‑motivated, team‑minded individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to client service.

We are seeking a full‑time Legal Assistant to join our St. John’s team who will provide legal administrative support to our lawyers.

Legal Assistant | St. John's, NL SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES Working as part of a collaborative team, your primary responsibilities include:

Accurate preparation of correspondence and legal documents;

Processing large volumes of documents, with ability to use technology to store and organize emails and files diligently;

Professional verbal and written communications with lawyers, clients and team members;

Meeting deadlines, multi‑tasking and prioritizing incoming requests;

Establishing and maintaining a calendar and reminder system for multiple lawyers;

Creating and maintaining a filing system; opening and closing files in a timely manner;

Performing conflict searches, external searches, and processing client intake forms;

Preparing statements of account and lawyer expense claims; and

Other related administrative duties as assigned.

SKILLS&QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of an Office/Legal Administration program (or equivalent)

3– 5 years’ experience working as an Office Assistant. Preference will be given to those with related Legal Assistant experience;

Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required,

Ability to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative;

Detail oriented, strong organizational and time management skills are essential.

APPLY Qualified candidates who are interested in this position should send a covering letter and resume by March 13, 2026 to: Kathryn Hunt, Human Resources Manager

Please reference the position you are applying for in your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cox&Palmer is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is a member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN).

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