Melanson Law, a personal injury law firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join and support our litigation team in Fredericton.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, administrative abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a working knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.

In this role, you will assist lawyers with file management, document preparation, client support, and day-to-day administrative tasks.

Our firm values work-life balance, and takes a collaborative, team-based approach to our work. We are a passionate and dynamic team that works hard to help our clients and enjoys the work we do.

Responsibilities

- Prepare, edit, and format a variety of legal documents such as Affidavit of Documents, Notices of Motion, Affidavits, Briefs, correspondence, and other court forms
- Organize and maintain both electronic and hard-copy client files
- Track important deadlines, limitation periods, and court filing timeframes
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
- Coordinate and schedule meetings, appointments, and court appearances
- Submit documents to the court either electronically or in person while ensuring compliance with filing procedures
- Respond to telephone inquiries and deliver professional and courteous client service




- Complete routine administrative tasks including scanning, data entry, and organizing documentation
- Provide general administrative support within the office

Qualifications

- Paralegal diploma or Legal Assistant diploma, or equivalent experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Previous experience in a legal office, administrative role, or professional office setting preferred
- Familiarity with legal terminology and basic litigation processes
- Strong attention to detail and proofreading ability
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel); experience with legal practice software is an asset
- Proficient in Adobe
- Professional interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to client service
- Ability to work independent and as part of a team

Compensation Salary will be competitive and determined based on experience.

Work Schedule

- Full or part time roles available
- Monday to Friday
- On-site position (work from home is not available)

For more information, contact Jessica Melanson at [email protected] Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $47,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Paralegal/Legal Assistant (Fredericton)
🏢 Melanson Law
📍 Fredericton