Charlottetown Property Legal Assistant Job at McInnes Cooper
Do you enjoy working in a team environment? Do you excel in providing exceptional client service while working in a fast-paced, innovative and collaborative environment in which you learn everyday?
McInnes Cooper is seeking a motivated and proactive Legal Assistant to join our Property Legal Support Services team in our Charlottetown office for a 14 (fourteen) month term position. The incumbent will provide high quality administrative support within our property team; working to ensure all clients receive the highest level of service.
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What you'll do
Responsibilities
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.
What you'll need
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.
Salary Range: $40,000 - $55,000 annually; dependent on skills, ability, and qualifications.
A little bit about us
McInnes Cooper
About MC
McInnes Cooper is among Canada's 25 largest business law firms and the exclusive member of Lex Mundi for Atlantic Canada, the world's leading network of independent law firms. Providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients here and abroad for more than 160 years, we continue to thrive through our relentless focus on client success.
Our mission? To turn our knowledge, skills, and effort into value for our clients and our communities through dedicated leadership.
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.
Are you interested?
Work With Us
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.
Please Note :
nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.
McInnes Cooper is seeking a motivated and proactive Legal Assistant to join our Property Legal Support Services team in our Charlottetown office for a 14 (fourteen) month term position. The incumbent will provide high quality administrative support within our property team; working to ensure all clients receive the highest level of service.
Share
What you'll do
Responsibilities
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.
What you'll need
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.
Salary Range: $40,000 - $55,000 annually; dependent on skills, ability, and qualifications.
A little bit about us
McInnes Cooper
About MC
McInnes Cooper is among Canada's 25 largest business law firms and the exclusive member of Lex Mundi for Atlantic Canada, the world's leading network of independent law firms. Providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients here and abroad for more than 160 years, we continue to thrive through our relentless focus on client success.
Our mission? To turn our knowledge, skills, and effort into value for our clients and our communities through dedicated leadership.
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.
Are you interested?
Work With Us
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.
Please Note :
nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.