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Foreclosure Legal Assistant
2 weeks ago
The Opportunity
Halifax, NS
Administrative
Experienced
Full-time - Permanent
Do you enjoy working in a team environment? Do you excel in providing exceptional client service while working in a fast-paced, innovative and collaborative environment in which you learn everyday?
McInnes Cooper is seeking a motivated and proactive Legal Assistant to join our Foreclosure Legal Support Services team in our Halifax office for a full-time permenant position. The incumbent will provide high quality administrative support within our Asset Recovery & Insolvency team; working to ensure all clients receive the highest level of service.
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What you'll do
**Responsibilities**:
**As a Foreclosure Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for**:
Opening and closing files, maintaining filing system; maintaining a bring-forward system;
Preparing documentation and correspondence; arranging to have documents served/filed;
Liaising with clients; responding to requests for information;
Assisting with lawyer time entry administration;
Preparing accounting-related forms for submission;
Generating pre-bills and invoices; following up on accounts as requested;
Assisting in maintaining appointment calendars and resolving conflicts in schedule; arranging and confirming meetings;
Receiving and transcribing dictations;
Submitting expenses for reimbursement using the firm's expense software (Chrome River);
Preparing faxes, couriers, and deliveries; processing mail;
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
What you'll need
**Qualifications**:
Minimum five (5) years experience in an administrative role; experience working in the area of litigation or foreclosure would be considered as asset;
Exceptional technology skills, with proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office and a genuine interest in keeping up to date with the newest technology;
Experience with dictation would be considered an asset;
Excel in a demanding, high-paced team environment, be highly detail-oriented, and flexible to changing priorities;
Exceptional communication skills, a special focus on client service and the highest degree of professionalism; and,
A positive attitude and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.
A little bit about us
McInnes Cooper
About MC
McInnes Cooper is among Canada's 25 largest business law firms and the exclusive member of Lex Mundi for Atlantic Canada, the world's leading network of independent law firms. Providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients here and abroad for more than 160 years, we continue to thrive through our relentless focus on client success.
Our mission? To turn our knowledge, skills, and effort into value for our clients and our communities through dedicated leadership.
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 spending account;
**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,
Participating in a variety of teams including our Corporate Social Responsib