Saint John Legal Assistant

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The Opportunity

Do you enjoy working in a team environment Are you an experienced administrative professional looking for a new and exciting opportunity Do you excel in providing exceptional client service while working in a fast-paced innovative and collaborative environment where you learn daily

McInnes Cooper seeks a motivated and proactive Legal Assistant to join our team in our Saint John office in a full-time permanent position. The incumbent will provide high-quality administrative support for a group of lawyers within an innovative team support model; working to ensure all clients receive the highest level of service.

As a Legal Assistant you will be responsible for :

• Ensuring lawyers practices are organized efficiently including calendar management email correspondence phone calls meeting logistics and preparation and travel arrangements.
• Liaising with clients and ensuring their expectations are consistently exceeded.
• Document preparation duties including preparing letters transcribing documents scanning printing and making copies.
• File management including opening and closing files and managing documents both in paper and electronic formats.
• Arranging deliveries and couriers.
• Preparing client invoices and expense claims.
• Assisting with meeting room preparation and audio-visual equipment setup; and
• Challenging yourself and your team every day; and having fun while doing so!

The successful candidate will possess the following skill set :

Our team members have access to :

Including vacation personal and sick days.

Work from home / Flex work options available for many team members.

McInnes Cooper is committed to building an environment that is diverse and inclusive representative of the communities in which we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as racially visible Indigenous persons with disabilities women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQIA community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through our online application process.

As part of the recruitment process MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process with us please contact Alana Burgess at emailprotected or 902.455.8260.

Were looking for

Core Skills

Adaptable and Flexible Thrive in deadline-driven Environments Thrive in A Fast-paced Environment Team-oriented Positive Team Player Highly detail oriented Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Committed to Professionalism Client-focused Technology Champion

A little bit about us

McInnes Cooper

About MC

McInnes Cooper is a solutions-driven Canadian law firm and member of Lex Mundi the worlds leading network of independent law firms. Providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients from Canada and abroad the firm has continued to thrive for over 160 years through its relentless focus on client success talent engagement and innovation.

A certified Great Place to Work McInnes Cooper has an integrated team of over 220 lawyers and 250 professional resources and offers clients a full range of legal services across seven offices in Charlottetown Fredericton Halifax Moncton Saint John St. Johns and Sydney.

Our People

At McInnes Cooper you will find a team that values you. We recognize that our members are key in delivering outstanding client service and we provide a collaborative professional environment with a member focused culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values respects and supports different perspectives cultures and experiences.

Diversity & Inclusion

We recognize that our individual differences make us a stronger more adaptable law firm. We embrace these differences and give all of our members the opportunity to develop their unique skills and talents.

Collective Social Responsibility

We are recognized as a leader and innovator amongst Canadian law firms in the field of Collective Social Responsibility. Our people are concerned citizens who enjoy giving back. Together we focus on developing ongoing partnerships with community organizations that do amazing work often despite limited resources and public awareness. As a firm we have the ability to respond with contributions of time and monetary support and our people give generously of their skills and effort.

Pro Bono Legal Services

Through our Pro Bono Program we provide legal counsel to disadvantaged people and organizations that have difficulty gaining access to justice on matters of public interest.

Environmental Stewardship

Like any large organization our operations leave a footprint on the environment. From paper use and waste production to transportation and energy consumption we continually look for opportunities to minimize that impact.

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Administrative Law,Intellectual Property,Employment Law,Advocacy,Legal Research,Contract Law,Criminal Cases,Legal procedures,Law,Legal Operations,Private Practice,Civil Litigation,Federal Courts,Labor Law,Arbitration Law

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1