McInnes Cooper

Are you a legal administrative professional who is seeking to join a growing and collaborative team? Do you thrive working in a client-focused, fast-paced environment where you are challenged to think differently?

McInnes Cooper is seeking a forward-thinking individual who thrives in an innovative environment to join our Litigation Legal Support Services team for a full-time permanent position as a Legal Assistant in our Halifax office. Our new team member will be responsible for providing exceptional administrative support within a team support model; working to ensure all clients receive the highest level of client service.

As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Working in a team environment assisting in the daily functions of a litigation practice group;
• Ensuring our lawyers' practices are organized efficiently, and that clients' expectations are consistently exceeded;
• Being creative, sharing ideas, learning from others, and sharing your skills and knowledge; and,
• Challenging yourself and your team every day; and having fun while doing so!

The successful candidate will possess the following skill set:

• The ideal candidate will have a Legal Administration, Paralegal, or other related education;
• Minimum two (2) years experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal preferably within the litigation field;
• Excel in a demanding, fast-paced team environment, be highly detail-oriented, and flexible to changing priorities;
• Exceptional technology skills, with proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office and a genuine interest in keeping up to date with the newest technology;
• Exceptional communication skills, a special focus on client service with the highest degree of professionalism; and,
• A positive attitude and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.

Our team members have access to:

• Defined-benefit pension plan;
• Firm-paid health and dental benefits;
• Health spending account;
• Personal spending account (wellness);
• Time for you:
  • Including vacation, personal, and sick days.
• Balancing life:
  • Work from home / Flex work options available for many team members.
• Our Team - we can't say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative, collegial, respectful, and caring team; and,
• Have the opportunity to participate in a variety of committees including Collective Social Responsibility, Wellness, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Special Events and so many more!

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 at Alana Burgess at [email protected] or 902.455.8260.