Moncton Litigation Legal Assistant
McInnes Cooper - 5 Jobs
Moncton, NB
Job Details:
Are you team-oriented and experienced administrative professional looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Do you excel in providing exceptional client service while working in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment in which you learn every day?
McInnes Cooper is seeking a motivated and proactive Litigation Legal Assistant to join our Litigation Legal Support Services team in our Moncton office in a full-time permanent position.
This position will be responsible for providing high-quality administrative support for a group of lawyers within an innovative team support model and working to ensure all clients receive the highest level of service.
As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for:
- Ensuring lawyers' practices are organized efficiently, including calendar management, email correspondence, phone calls, meeting logistics and preparation, and travel arrangements;
- Liaising with clients and ensuring their expectations are consistently exceeded;
- Document preparation duties including preparing letters, transcribing documents, scanning, printing, and making copies;
- File management including opening and closing files and managing documents, both in paper and electronic formats;
- Arranging deliveries and couriers;
- Preparing client invoices and expense claims; and,
- Assisting with meeting room preparation and audio-visual equipment setup.
The successful candidate will bring:
- A Legal Administration or Paralegal diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- A minimum of two (2) years' experience, preferably in a litigation environment;
- The ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced team environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
- Strong organizational skills and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities;
- Advanced technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and an interest in learning and adopting new technologies;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong commitment to client service and professionalism;
- A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment;
- Bilingualism in French and English would be considered an asset.
Our team members have access to:
- Defined-benefit pension plan;
- Firm-paid health and dental benefits;
- Health spending account;
- Personal (wellness) spending account;
- 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 can't say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative, collegial, respectful, and caring team; and,
- Have the opportunity to participate in a variety of teams including Collective Social Responsibility, Wellness, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Special Events 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 online application process.
As part of the recruitment process, MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process with us, please contact us at [email protected]
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