Halifax eDiscovery Specialist

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The Opportunity

Join a collaborative forward-thinking team of legal professionals where you and your expertise are truly this role you will do more than manage documents - you will be a trusted partner and a key contributor to successful litigation outcomes. If collaborating across teams managing sophisticated electronic evidence workflows and delivering exceptional client service energizes you this is the role where you will make a real impact.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient full-time permanent eDiscovery Specialist to support our litigation team in managing electronic evidence and document workflows. This role based in our Halifax office involves hands-on document processing collaboration with legal teams and coordination with vendors to ensure efficient and accurate eDiscovery practices.

The eDiscovery Specialist you will be responsible for :

• Provide full-cycle support for Pleadings Affidavits of Documents Discoveries Trials and Hearings including preparation document production and attendance as requested.
• Support the e-discovery process including ESI collection ingestion analysis review and electronic productions.
• Maintain undertakings judgments and file organization managing deadlines using a bring-forward system.
• Use eDiscovery technology to manage large document-intensive files efficiently.
• Instruct coordinate with and manage external vendors for review projects.
• Provide timelines updates and clear communications to legal teams throughout eDiscovery projects.
• Communicate effectively with lawyers clients opposing parties witnesses and court personnel.
• Contribute to the litigation team through mentorship training creative ideas and knowledge sharing.

The successful candidate will possess the following skill set :

How MC Supports Your Success and Well-Being :

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 Client-focused Committed to Professionalism Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Highly detail oriented Team-oriented Thrive in A Fast-paced Environment Thrive in deadline-driven Environments 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 :

IC

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Crane,Customer Service,Communication skills,Heavy Equipment Operation,Microsoft Word,Case Management,OSHA,Team Management,Catheterization,Microsoft Outlook Calendar,EHS

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1