Beginning your career with Burchell Wickwire Bryson LLP (BWB) means more than just starting a new job.

It means being part of a team that values integrity, excellence, respect, and collaboration.

Our inclusive work environment fosters a positive workplace culture where our team members feel welcomed & engaged and can have a sense of pride in the work that they do every day.

In addition to working with an incredible team of lawyers and administrative professionals at one of Halifax's leading law firms, our team members receive a number of benefits and perks including:

• Competitive salary;
• Comprehensive group benefit plans;
• Group retirement plan with generous employer matching;
• Focus on work-life balance where taking paid time-off is not only offered, but also encouraged;
• A "Dress for your Day" policy;
• Beautiful new office space in the heart of downtown Halifax; and,
• Regular team-building activities and social events.

If you are looking for a career opportunity where you will feel respected and supported, while continuing to learn and grow professionally, a role at BWB may be the perfect next step!

The team at Burchell Wickwire Bryson LLP is growing! BWB is currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant to join the firm on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a predominantly in-office role, based in BWB's new office space at 1801 Hollis Street in Halifax, NS.

The Opportunity:

An integral part of BWB's team, the firm's Legal Assistants provide support to our lawyers and their practices by way of completing a variety of general and legal administrative tasks, always ensuring client expectations are not only met, but exceeded.

Subject to the practice areas of the lawyers they support, the successful candidate's responsibilities could include:

• Drafting various types of legal documents and correspondence;
• Tasks related to physical and electronic file management;
• Assisting with time entries and billing;
• Liaising with clients over the phone, email, or other methods of communication;
• Assisting with the scheduling of meetings, appointments, and overall calendar management for assigned lawyers;
• General administrative duties including handling incoming and outgoing correspondence, and printing, scanning & binding documents; and,
• Other related duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate:

If you are a motivated and organized administrative professional with a keen eye for detail, an aptitude for technology and experience providing top level client service, we want to hear from you!

Experience providing administrative support in a professional services environment, post-secondary education in paralegal studies or office administration, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite are considered an asset.

If you don't have the exact experience noted-above, but you are interested in the opportunity, we still encourage you to apply! All applications received will be reviewed for consideration for this role and/or future opportunities with the firm.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity with BWB, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter in PDF format prior to the October 7, 2024 closing date.

We appreciate all those who are interested; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note, any offer of employment will be conditional on a satisfactory background check.

BWB's Commitment to Inclusion:

At BWB you will find a team that understands the importance of developing a diverse workforce, and maintaining an environment focused on equity and inclusion.

We strive to ensure everyone feels welcome at the firm and can be themselves at work.

We continually work to ensure our recruitment practices are fair, and that all applicants are provided with an equal opportunity and consideration for any position for which they are interested and qualified.

Should you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please advise Nick Sacre, Senior Human Resources Manager at [email protected]