Halifax Communications Specialist

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The Opportunity

Are you energized by shaping clear compelling messages that bring ideas to life and strengthen a firms external voice Do you enjoy developing strategic client-focused content that spans digital platforms firm initiatives and business development efforts If you thrive in a collaborative fast-paced environment and take pride in translating complex concepts into accessible engaging communications this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on brand visibility and client engagement.

McInnes Coopers Marketing & Business Development team is seeking a full-time permanent Communications Specialist to join our Halifax office.

What youll do

Responsibilities

As a Communications Specialist you will be responsible for:

Content Development & Editorial

• Draft edit and refine external communications including website content and updates press releases award nominations pitches and proposals media list maintenance and representative work.
• Ensure messaging is clear consistent and aligned with brand standards
• Translate complex information into clear client-friendly language
• Maintain high standards of editorial quality

Digital & Web Content Management

• Manage website updates including drafting editing posting and optimizing content across key pages
• Coordinate with lawyers internal stakeholders and technical teams to keep digital content accurate and aligned with firm priorities
• Support online visibility through digital campaigns and content initiatives

Business Development & Proposal Support

• Edit proposal pitch and business development content when needed
• Develop compelling value propositions with lawyers
• Finalize formal RFP responses and pitch document design and maintain consistent formatting

Content Coordination & Workflow Management

• Manage content workflows end-to-end
• Coordinate inputs and manage timelines
• Ensure consistency across projects

Strategic Communications Support

• Support marketing and firm initiatives as required
• Improve external communication effectiveness and reach
• Contribute to campaigns and cross-functional initiatives

What youll need

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a combination of the following:

• Post-secondary education in Communications Marketing or related field
• Several years of relevant experience
• Experience with digital content and proposals
• Familiarity with CMS tools
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative suite and content calendar scheduling apps are an asset.
• Strong writing editing and proofreading skills
• Ability to simplify complex information
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Collaborative and proactive approach
• Strategic thinking and professionalism

Were looking for

Core Skills

Adaptable and FlexibleTechnology ChampionHighly detail-orientedThrive in deadline-driven EnvironmentsThrive in A Fast-paced EnvironmentTeam-orientedPositive Team PlayerExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsClient-focusedCommited to Professionalism

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 eight offices in Charlottetown Fredericton Halifax Moncton Saint John St. Johns Sydney and Toronto.

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.

Are you interested

Work With Us

Our team members have access to:

• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Firm-paid health and dental benefits.
• Health spending account.
• Personal (wellness) spending account.
• Commuting allowance.
• Time for you:
  • Including vacation personal and sick days.
• Our Team - we cant say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative collegial respectful and caring team; and
• The opportunity to participate in a variety of teams and initiatives including AccessMC Collective Social Responsibility BIPOC Occupational Health & Safety Special Events Wellness and Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1