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About The Opportunity
Owing to McInnes Cooper's growth strategy, we are currently seeking an Associate to join our Halifax, Nova Scotia office to support our Land Titles Initiative (LTI) team within McInnes Cooper. As a Land Titles lawyer, you will have the opportunity to provide meaningful support to the historic African Nova Scotia community. Working directly within this community, the lawyer will work directly with clients, understand their needs, and provide them with the legal support needed, which will be in the areas of estate, property and administrative law. Travel within the Land Titles Initiative catchment areas of the historic African Nova Scotian communities is required.
About You
The ideal candidate is exceptionally client-focused and an effective communicator. With a strength in efficiency and time management, you will be responsible for managing your own files, while working alongside other LTI team members. You will have a minimum of one (1) to three (3) years experience in your legal career with Estates, Real Property, and/or Litigation as an asset. The successful candidate must also have strong analytical, interpersonal, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
This opportunity is designated exclusively for applicants who identify as Black/African Nova Scotian. We strongly encourage those from a historical African Nova Scotian community to apply. This is in line with our commitment to advancing equity and justice for African Nova Scotians, especially through the work of the Land Titles Initiative.
To be considered for this position, you must self-identify as African/Black Nova Scotian during the application process.
Working With Us
McInnes Cooper believes work experience is correlated with rewarding life experiences. McInnes Cooper provides rewarding experiences focused on personal and professional development through inclusive and positive interactions with colleagues, mentorship from experienced legal and business professionals, exposure to a variety of interesting clients, and opportunities to engage with our communities through unique volunteerism and pro bono work.
McInnes Cooper recognizes the integration of work and life and offer a number of benefits and perks to support their members, such as flexible work arrangements, professional development and conference opportunities, industry leading group benefits program, wellness financial support, interest-free student loan program and much more.
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 Melissa Dean at [email protected].
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A little bit about us
McInnes Cooper
About MC
McInnes Cooper is among the 25 largest law firms in Canada and a member of Lex Mundi, the world's leading network of independent law firms. Providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients from Canada and abroad, the firm continues to thrive through its relentless focus on client success, talent engagement and innovation. With an integrated team of 220 lawyers and over 250 professional resources across seven offices in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, St. John's and Sydney, McInnes Cooper is positioned - both in size and experience - to offer clients a full range of legal services.
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.