Carr, Stevenson & MacKay is a full-service law firm located in the downtown Charlottetown area. We are seeking a Legal Assistant for an immediate opening who is interested in joining our team and providing our clients with exceptional, timely service. Salary will be based on experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Email and calendar management, scheduling and preparing for meetings
- Maintaining a bring forward system and providing appropriate reminders
- Preparing, formatting & editing various correspondence and legal documents
- Communicating with clients
- Opening and closing files
- Ensuring electronic and paper filing is kept up to date and organized
- Transcribing dictated information
- Coordinating with other assistants to foster a team environment
- Providing backup coverage in the absence of other assistants
- Other duties, as required

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

- Ability to provide a professional and friendly experience for clients
- Understanding of legal terminology and documents
- Understanding of the confidential nature of a law firm
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic
- Ability to work independently




- Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task
- Highly organized
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work with tight deadlines and to reassess and adapt to changing priorities as needed
- Strong typing skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

- Successful completion of a Legal Secretary or Administrative Assistant program, or equivalent experience
- Previous experience as a legal assistant would be a considerable asset
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook), Adobe, Windows 11

Job Type: Full time

BENEFITS

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

Pay: $40,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

📌 Legal Assistant (Charlottetown)
🏢 Carr, Stevenson u0026 MacKay
📍 Charlottetown