Halifax eDiscovery Specialist

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The Opportunity

Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team of legal professionals where you and your expertise are truly valued. In this role, you will do more than manage documents - you will be a trusted partner and a key contributor to successful litigation outcomes. If collaborating across teams, managing sophisticated electronic evidence workflows, and delivering exceptional client service energizes you, this is the role where you will make a real impact.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient full-time, permanent eDiscovery Specialist to support our litigation team in managing electronic evidence and document workflows. This role, based in our Halifax office, involves hands-on document processing, collaboration with legal teams, and coordination with vendors to ensure efficient and accurate eDiscovery practices.

The eDiscovery Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Provide full-cycle support for Pleadings, Affidavits of Documents, Discoveries, Trials, and Hearings, including preparation, document production, and attendance as requested.
• Support the e-discovery process, including ESI collection, ingestion, analysis, review, and electronic productions.
• Maintain undertakings, judgments, and file organization, managing deadlines using a bring-forward system.
• Use eDiscovery technology to manage large, document-intensive files efficiently.
• Instruct, coordinate with, and manage external vendors for review projects.
• Provide timelines, updates, and clear communications to legal teams throughout eDiscovery projects.
• Communicate effectively with lawyers, clients, opposing parties, witnesses, and court personnel.
• Contribute to the litigation team through mentorship, training, creative ideas, and knowledge sharing.

The successful candidate will possess the following skill set:

• Legal Assistant or Paralegal diploma; however, we recognize that historical and systemic barriers have shaped and limited access to traditional education, training, and employment pathways. Therefore, we welcome applicants with a combination of skills, knowledge, and lived experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience with eDiscovery tools with a strong working knowledge of Relativity, Casepoint, or similar eDiscovery platforms.
• Familiarity with Electronic Discovery Reference Model, Sedona Principles, and applicable Rules of Civil Procedure; Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists qualification is an asset.
• Experience with project management tools and task coordination.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with a focus on client service and professionalism.
• Positive, confident, and collaborative, with the ability to work independently while contributing to team success.

How MC Supports Your Success and Well-Being:

• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Firm-paid health and dental benefits.
• Health spending account.
• Personal spending account (wellness).
• Commuting allowance.
• Time for you:
  • Including vacation, personal and sick days.
• Balancing life:
  • Work from home / Flex work options available for many team members.
• A strong commitment to learning, mentorship, and ongoing professional development.
• Our Team - we can't say enough about our people You will be part of a collaborative, collegial, respectful, and caring team.
• The ability to participate in a variety of committees including Collective Social Responsibility, Wellness, BiPOC, , AccessMC, Special Events and 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 Alana Burgess at [email protected] or

We're looking for
Core Skills

Adaptable and Flexible
Client-focused
Committed to Professionalism
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Highly detail oriented
Team-oriented
Thrive in A Fast-paced Environment
Thrive in deadline-driven Environments
Technology Champion

A little bit about us
McInnes Cooper

About MC

McInnes Cooper is a solutions-driven Canadian law firm and 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 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 seven offices in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, St. John's and Sydney.

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.

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