Saint John Office Support Assistant

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The Opportunity

Are you an administrative professional looking for a new and exciting opportunity Do you enjoy 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 Office Support Assistant to join our Legal Support Services team in our Saint John office for a full-time permanent position. This position will provide general administration support to our team ensuring the overall operational needs of the office are met.

As an Office Support Assistant you will be responsible for :

Legal Services Support

• Document preparation duties including preparation of letters / transcribing documents scanning printing and making copies.
• File management of documents both in paper and electronic formats.
• Arrange deliveries and couriers including hand deliveries when necessary.
• Assist with the management of files including opening and closing files.
• Prepare client invoices and expense claims.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings; and
• Provide backup coverage to Legal Assistant(s) during vacations or absences.

Office Support

The successful candidate will possess the following skill set :

Our team members have access to :

Including vacation personal and sick days.

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 on-line 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

Accounting Adaptable and Flexible Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Highly detail oriented Organized Multi-tasker Positive Can-do Attitude Thrive in deadline-driven Environments

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.

Key Skills

Typing,Microsoft Office,Data Entry,Customer Service,Computer Skills,Microsoft Outlook,QuickBooks,Office Experience,10 Key Calculator,Front Desk,Filing,Administrative Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1