Position:   Float Assistant
Location:  St. John's, NL
Type:        Full-Time/Permanent

McInnes Cooper is Atlantic Canada's largest single partnership. We pride ourselves on our ability to meet our clients' needs with professionalism, confidentiality and expertise. We are looking for an experienced legal Administrative Assistant to work as a Float Assistant in our St. John's, NL office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal administrative assistance to all departments as replacement assistants to cover illnesses, vacations and other absences;
• Assist assigned assistants and other staff members with day-to-day overflow work;
• Prepare legal documents as defined by the area(s) of law requesting assistance; and
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Manager or Office Manager.

Experience and Educational Requirement:

• Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma and/or 2-5 years experience as a legal Administrative Assistant;
• Solid working knowledge of legal terminology and procedures in litigation, corporate and real estate law is preferred;
• Superior organizational skills and excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills;
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office programs;
• Experience with Legal Vision would be considered an asset; and
• Ability to willingly adapt quickly and efficiently to changing environments is essential.

If you meet the criteria for this position and you are looking for a career in a challenging work environment, we would like to hear from you. A cover letter and resume should be submitted, quoting competition #CB-847 and salary expectations to:

McInnes Cooper
Human Resources
PO Box 730
Halifax NS B3J 2V1
Fax: (902) 425-6350
E-mail: resumes@mcinnescooper.com

We thank all applicants; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.