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, creative, 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.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Our team members have access to:

- Defined-benefit pension plan;
- Firm-paid health and dental benefits;
- Health spending

📌 Moncton Litigation Legal Assistant
🏢 McInnes Cooper
📍 Moncton