Date Posted: March 08, 2023
Application Deadline: March 24, 2023
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Category:

• Arts and Media
• Business, Accounting and Marketing
• Community and Social Services

Job Start Date: March 27, 2023
Job Location: Charlottetown, PEI, Canada
Salary: $40,000 - $55,000 annually; dependent on skills, ability, and qualifications.
Hours Per Week: 35

Job Description

As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Working in a team environment assisting in the daily functions of our practice groups;
• Ensuring our lawyers' practices are organized efficiently, and that clients' expectations are consistently exceeded;
• 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 Paralegal or Legal Administration diploma or other related education;
• Minimum three (3) years experience in an administrative role; experience working in Labour & Employment or Litigation law 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;
• 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.

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 Responsibility, Wellness, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and so many 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 Amanda Walker at: amanda.walker@mcinnescooper.com or 902.455.8153.

How to Apply

Submit your application online at: https://jobs.careerbeacon.com/details/charlottetown-legal-assistant/1888042?utm_source=sharepage-friends&utm_medium=in-app&utm_campaign=refer

Company Information

Company Name: McInnes Cooper

Address: 1969 Upper Water Street

City/Town: Halifax

Postal/Zip Code: B3J 2V1

Province/State: Nova Scotia

Country: Canada

Website: https://www.mcinnescooper.com/

Company Contact

Contact Person: Amanda Walker

Contact Person Job Title: People & Culture Coordinator

Telephone: 902-455-8153

Email: amanda.walker@mcinnescooper.com