Closing Date: 2 December 2025

The Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador is the legal profession’s regulatory body responsible for the protection of the public interest. We are seeking an Administrative Assistant (Maternity Leave Replacement) to join our valued team and provide support in risk management activities.

In addition to our competitive salary, medical/dental/vision plan, and RRSP contributions, we are happy to highlight the following benefits:

• Flexibility: Work arrangements that accommodate your schedule
• Wellness: Access to a confidential counseling and information service for employees and their families
• Parking: Parking
• Professional Development: Unlimited access to all Professional Development offered by the Law Society and additional funding to complete work specific professional development.
• Team Building: Optional team-building opportunities such as lunch and learns, game rooms, yoga, and other recreational activities

Salary Range

• $45,387.00 – $55,473.00

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare, review, edit, access, and manage a wide range of legal documents, files, records, and correspondence of a confidential and privileged nature, ensuring high quality, accuracy, and comprehensiveness
• Establish and maintain a calendar of events and a reminder system for assigned supervisors
• Arrange meetings, coordinate travel, and schedule appointments
• Create and maintain filing systems, enter and retrieve information, and perform file searches
• Prepare statements of accounts, complete related transactions, and conduct follow-up
• Ensure records management including security and confidentiality

For a complete overview of the position, please see the job description linked here.

Qualifications

The successful applicant must have experience in administrative work supplemented by the successful completion of an office administration program from a recognized educational institution. Excellent computer, interpersonal, organizational, and professionalism skills are required. Experience in a legal environment, basic accounting, and records management skills would be assets.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a satisfactory certificate of conduct from the local police department.

The Law Society offers competitive compensation and benefits programs.

How to Apply

To apply in confidence, provide a resume and cover letter by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, 2 December 2025, to recruitment@lsnl.ca. Applicants should note that this is a maternity leave replacement position. Please contact us if you would like to discuss the opportunity. For more information about the position and the Law Society, please refer to our website at https://lsnl.ca.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Posted: 25 November 2025