Halifax Property Legal Assistant

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The Opportunity

Do you thrive in a collaborative team setting and take pride in delivering exceptional client service? Are you energized by fast-paced, innovative work where every day offers opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow?

McInnes Cooper is seeking a motivated and proactive Property Legal Assistant to join our team in our Halifax office. In this role, you will provide high-quality administrative and client support, helping to ensure our property clients receive exceptional service while contributing to a positive, engaged, and solutions-focused team environment.

As a Property Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Provide general administrative support within a team environment such as:
  • Document preparation, calendar, statement of adjustments and file management providing exceptional client care, preparing couriers, and processing mail.
• Providing support with opening and closing files, assisting time entry administration; preparing accounting-related forms for submission; generating pre-bills and invoices; arranging to have documents served/filed; and submitting expenses for reimbursement using the firm's expense software.
• 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 or Paralegal diploma; however, we recognize that historical and systemic barriers have shaped and limited access to traditional education, training, and employment pathways for many individuals, particularly those from marginalized communities. As such, we welcome applicants who bring a combination of skills, knowledge, and lived experience.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in an administrative role; experience working in the area of real estate law would be considered an 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.
• Excel in a demanding, fast-paced team environment, be highly organized & 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.

Our team members have access to:

• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Firm-paid health and dental benefits.
• Health spending account.
• Personal (wellness) spending account.
• Commuting allowance.
• Time for you:
  • Including vacation, personal and sick days.
• 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

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 on-line 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
Thrive in deadline-driven Environments
Thrive in A Fast-paced Environment
Team-oriented
Positive Team Player
Highly detail oriented
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Committed to Professionalism
Client-focused
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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