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The Opportunity
Are you a seasoned people leader who has proven experience building and supporting an engaged and innovative culture? If so, we would like to hear from you.
We are seeking an Office Manager to lead our legal support teams in our Fredericton and Saint John offices. The Office Manager will work collaboratively with others to support an engaged and innovative culture.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
This position is actively involved in the recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development of team members, and works in consultation with lawyers to plan and allocate resources, including scheduling and coverage.
The Office Manager also oversees the day-to-day office administration activities and develops new, innovative ways to carry out those activities. This includes managing the overall operational and financial responsibilities of two offices, maintaining and organizing office facilities, equipment and supplies, managing vendor relationships, ensuring accounting processes are completed, and acting as the on-site contact for technology services.
What you'll need
Qualifications
As the ideal candidate, you bring at least five years' experience in a leadership role from a team-oriented workplace and you have proven success in coaching, facilitation, conflict resolution, and relationship management. You have exceptional communication and organization skills. You have an entrepreneurial mindset and experience improving and innovating processes. Experience in a law or professional services firm is considered an asset. A diploma or certificate in Human Resources is also considered an asset. Based in Fredericton, you will have the ability to travel frequently to Saint John.
We're looking for
Core Skills
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.
Are you interested?
Work With Us
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.
This role offers an exceptional compensation package including a competitive salary, defined-benefit pension plan and Firm-paid health and dental benefits, Health Spending Account, Wellness Spending Account, as well as Vacation, Personal & Sick Days.