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Legal Assistant

  • Saint John, NB, Canada

Full-time

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

LEGAL ASSISTANT

About Lawson Creamer

Lawson Creamer is a respected New Brunswick law firm located in Uptown Saint John. We are known for providing top-quality legal services with a focus on professionalism, integrity, and client satisfaction.

We work as a team, valuing collaboration and fostering a work environment that supports employee growth, work-life balance, and a high standard of excellence. We also take pride in our involvement within the community, recognizing the importance of giving back and maintaining strong local connections.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant who is motivated, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being an integral part of a busy legal team, takes pride in producing high-quality work, and is committed to providing exceptional client service. You will play a key role in keeping files organized, managing competing priorities and schedules, handling confidential information with discretion, and helping ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of a litigation practice.

Is This the Right Fit for You?

We are looking for someone who:

  • Builds and maintains strong, professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and external contacts.
  • Is highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
  • Demonstrates strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the confidence to anticipate needs and take initiative.
  • Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Is proficient in Microsoft Word.
  • Maintains a high level of professionalism, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
  • Has experience as a Litigation Assistant or in a similar role (considered an asset).

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please email your cover letter, resume, and salary expectations in confidence to:

Kim Dykeman

Office Manager

kdykeman@lawsoncreamer.com

We welcome applications from all candidates with the matching qualifications who are interested in building a career supporting legal services, and thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

More about this job

Responsibilities

Keep legal files organized, manage competing priorities and schedules, and handle confidential information with discretion. Support the day-to-day operations of a litigation practice and provide professional service to clients and colleagues.

Requirements

Candidates should be highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and demonstrate strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality are expected; litigation assistant experience or similar experience is an asset.

Skills

  • Organization
  • Time Management
  • Prioritization
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Written Communication
  • Verbal Communication
  • Microsoft Word
  • Client Service
  • Relationship Building
  • Confidentiality
  • Discretion
  • Attention to Detail
  • Initiative

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Hiring contact

Kim Dykeman

Hiring contact email

kdykeman@lawsoncreamer.com

Categories

  • Legal
  • Administrative
  • Customer Service & Support

Keywords

  • Legal Services
  • Legal Assistant
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Litigation
  • File Organization
  • Scheduling
  • Deadline Management
  • Confidential Information
  • Client Service
  • Professional Relationships
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Written Communication
  • Verbal Communication
  • Microsoft Word
  • Discretion
  • Initiative
  • Teamwork

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