Are you an administrative professional looking for a new and exciting challenge? Do you enjoy working at a fast pace, with multiple priorities?

McInnes Cooper is seeking a motivated and proactive Property Clerk to join our property team in our Halifax office for a full-time permanent position. This position will be responsible for supporting the property team ensuring the overall operational needs of the team are met.

• As a Property Clerk, you will be responsible for:
• Opening all new property files;
• Assisting the property team in managing the property inbox;
• Supporting the final reporting process for clients, lenders and third parties;
• Ordering relevant searches;
• Document preparation duties including preparation of letters, transcribing documents, scanning, printing, and making copies; and,
• Assessing timing of closing dates and prioritizing files accordingly.

The successful candidate will possess the following skill set:

• Legal/Office Administration Diploma or similar;
• One (1) year administrative experience;
• Exceptional time management; excel in a demanding, fast-paced 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;
• Strong interpersonal skills and independent judgment;
• Experience in a legal support role an asset; and,
• Experience with property transactions and legal billing systems 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;
• Time for you:
  • Including vacation, personal and sick days.
• Our Team - we can't say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative, collegial, respectful and caring team; and,
• 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 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 [email protected] or 902.455.8260.