Date Posted: January 20, 2023
Application Deadline: February 10, 2023
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Category:
- Business, Accounting and Marketing
Job Start Date: February 13, 2023
Job Location: In Office Position (Charlottetown, PEI, Canada)
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $40,000 - $55,000
Hours Per Week: 35
Job Description
As a Property Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for:
- Preparing documentation and correspondence; arranging to have documents served/filed;
- Opening and closing files, maintaining filing system; maintaining a bring-forward system;
- 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;
- Submitting expenses for reimbursement using the firm's expense software (Chrome River);
- Preparing faxes, couriers, and deliveries; processing mail; and
- Being creative, sharing ideas, learning from others and sharing your skills and knowledge
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following skill set:
- The ideal candidate will have a Paralegal or Legal Administration diploma or other related education; -Prior experience in an administrative role;
- 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.
Other
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-property-legal-assistant/1875319?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
