Halifax Office Support Assistant
Halifax Office Support Assistant
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Are you an Administrative Professional looking for a new and exciting challenge Have you ever considered a transition into a law firm
McInnes Cooper is seeking a motivated and proactive Office Support Assistant to join our team in our Halifax office for a full-time permanent position. This position will provide general administration support to our Legal Support Services team ensuring the overall operational needs of the team are met.
As an Office Support Assistant you will be responsible for:
Legal Services Support
- Document preparation duties including preparation of letters/transcribing documents scan print and making copies;
- File management of documents both in paper and electronic formats;
- Arrange deliveries and couriers including hand deliveries when necessary;
- Assist with the management of files including opening and closing files;
- Enter time entries for lawyers in the firms finance software;
- Prepare client invoices and expense claims;
- Schedule and coordinate meetings; and
- Perform other related duties as required.
The successful candidate will possess the following skill set:
- Office/Legal Administration Diploma or related education or transferable administrative experience;
- Exceptional time management; excel in a demanding high-pace environment highly detail-oriented and be flexible to changing priorities;
- Exceptional technology skills with proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office;
- Exceptional communication skills a special focus on client service and the highest degree of professionalism;
- Working in a team environment the successful candidate will be strong team player and have high personal integrity; and
- Strong interpersonal skills and independent judgment.
Our team members have access to:
- Defined-benefit pension plan;
- Firm-paid health and dental benefits;
- Commuting allowance;
- Health spending account;
- Personal spending account (wellness benefit);
- Time for you:
- Including vacation personal and sick days.
- Our Team - we cant 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 Alana Burgess at emailprotected or 902.455.8260.
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Core Skills
A little bit about us
McInnes Cooper
About MC
McInnes Cooper is a solutions-driven Canadian law firm and member of Lex Mundi the worlds 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. Johns 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
