Land Titles Coordinator

Halifax, NS

Legal and Justice

Experienced

Full-time

Are you passionate about uplifting your community? Do you thrive in collaborative environments where your organizational strengths and commitment to service make a real difference? Are you an administrative professional looking to apply your skills in a role that directly supports African Nova Scotian individuals and families?

McInnes Cooper is seeking a dedicated and community-minded Land Titles Coordinator to join our Halifax office in a full-time, permanent position. In this role, you will play a meaningful part in supporting the African Nova Scotian community through the Land Titles Initiative, helping clients navigate important processes with care, respect, and cultural humility.

This opportunity is designated exclusively for applicants who identify as African Nova Scotian. We strongly encourage those from historic African Nova Scotian communities to apply. During the application process, we ask that you self-identify as African Nova Scotian. This position is aligned with our commitment to advancing equity and justice for African Nova Scotians.

As the Land Titles Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

Serving as a first point of contact for clients; scheduling and confirming appointments; collecting identification and required documentation; greeting clients and ensuring respectful, culturally sensitive service.

Liaising with African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA), Department of Justice, Community Navigators, surveyors, and Land Registry staff.

Drafting client correspondence and supporting documents.

Opening and closing files; maintaining bring forward systems, precedents, filing (electronic/physical), setting up planner structures and tracking tasks and deliverables.

Preparing large mailouts; arranging deliveries/couriers (including hand deliveries).

The successful candidate will possess the following skill set:

Have a Legal Assistant, Paralegal or Office Administration 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 three (3) years administrative experience.

Exceptional technology skills, with proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office with a genuine interest in keeping up to date with the newest technology.

Exceptional communication skills, including empathy, strong restorative justice abilities, and a client-focused approach, demonstrated with the highest professionalism and cultural humility when working with African Nova Scotian clients and communities.

Excel in a demanding, fast-paced team environment, be highly detail-oriented, and flexible to changing priorities.

Our team members have access to:

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.

Our Team - we can't say enough about our people You will be part of a collaborative, collegial, respectful, and caring team; and,

The opportunity to participate in a variety of teams, including AccessMC, Collective Social Responsibility, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Occupational Health & Safety, , Special Events, Wellness, and more

As part of the recruitment process, MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process with us, please contact Alana Burgess at or

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

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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.

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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.