Legal Assistant - General Counsel

About the Opportunity

The Legal Assistant is responsible for specific paralegal duties as well as providing comprehensive administrative support to the Nova Scotia Health Legal Services team by effectively coordinating the day-to-day operation of the NSH Legal Services office. The position coordinates all administrative activities, establishes administrative procedures and guidelines and acts as a liaison with other administrative assistants across the health authority.  This position works closely with, and takes functional direction from, the Assistant to the General Counsel. This role is an integral part of the NSH Legal Services team and contributes significantly to its efficiency and success.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• High School completion plus successful completion of a post-secondary diploma in office administration or paralegal technology from a recognized institution. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable

• A minimum of 3 recent years of progressively responsible experience, providing administrative support and office coordination in a law firm, in-house legal department or government

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, prioritizing and organizational skills are required.

• Demonstrated competencies requiring advanced skills and abilities in all facets of modern office practices and technology and with information and meeting technologies

• Experience utilizing technology in meeting planning to create efficiencies and streamline tracking and retrieval of information

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Intranet and Internet websites, SharePoint maintenance and development.             

• Accurate keyboarding skills

• Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, full-time position, 75 hrs bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives

$22.98 - $28.72 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.