Halifax Land Titles Coordinator
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Are you passionate about uplifting your community Do you thrive in collaborative environments where your organizational strengths and commitment to service make a real difference Are you an administrative professional looking to apply your skills in a role that directly supports African Nova Scotian individuals and families
McInnes Cooper is seeking a dedicated and community-minded Land Titles Coordinator to join our Halifax office in a full-time permanent this role you will play a meaningful part in supporting the African Nova Scotian community through the Land Titles Initiative helping clients navigate important processes with care respect and cultural humility.
This opportunity is designated exclusively for applicants who identify as African Nova Scotian. We strongly encourage those from historic African Nova Scotian communities to apply. During the application process we ask that you self-identify as African Nova Scotian. This position is aligned with our commitment to advancing equity and justice for African Nova Scotians.
As the Land Titles Coordinator you will be responsible for:
- Serving as a first point of contact for clients; scheduling and confirming appointments; collecting identification and required documentation; greeting clients and ensuring respectful culturally sensitive service.
- Liaising with African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) Department of Justice Community Navigators surveyors and Land Registry staff.
- Drafting client correspondence and supporting documents.
- Opening and closing files; maintaining bring forward systems precedents filing (electronic/physical) setting upplanner structures and tracking tasks and deliverables.
- Preparing large mailouts; arranging deliveries/couriers (including hand deliveries).
The successful candidate will possess the following skill set:
- Have a Legal Assistant Paralegal or Office Administration diploma; however we recognize that historical and systemic barriers have shaped and limited access to traditional education training and employment pathways. Therefore we welcome applicants with a combination of skills knowledge and lived experience.
- Minimum three (3) years administrative experience.
- Exceptional technology skills with proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office with a genuine interest in keeping up to date with the newest technology.
- Exceptional communication skills including empathy strong restorative justice abilities and a client-focused approach demonstrated with the highest professionalism and cultural humility when working with African Nova Scotian clients and communities.
- Excel in a demanding fast-paced team environment be highly detail-oriented and flexible to changing priorities.
Our team members have access to:
- Defined-benefit pension plan.
- Firm-paid health and dental benefits.
- Health spending account.
- Personal spending account (wellness).
- Commuting allowance.
- 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 cant 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!
As part of the recruitment process MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process with us please contact Alana Burgess at emailprotected or 902.455.8260.
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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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- GIS
- Legal Drafting
- Microstation
- Construction Experience
- Data Collection
- Math
- Land Surveying
- Drafting
- Autocad
- Carlson
- Geometry
- Oil & Gas Experience
