HALIFAX LEGAL ASSISTANT - LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT

McInnes Cooper - 4 Jobs

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Halifax, NS

JOB DETAILS

- In-person
- Full-time
- Experienced

If you're an experienced administrative skilled who enjoys working alongside a collaborative team, takes pride in being a trusted partner, and excels at delivering exceptional client service in a fast-paced environment, this role offers the opportunity to learn, grow, and play a key role supporting both our clients and our team.

McInnes Cooper is seeking a highly organized, experienced Legal Assistant to join our Labour & Employment team in our Halifax office. As a part of the team, you will provide high-quality administrative support and contribute to an exceptional client service experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Working in a team environment assisting in the daily functions of a dynamic Labour & Employment practice group.
- Providing executive level administrative support, including drafting correspondence, preparing documentation, transcribing dictation, filing and photocopying.
- Providing proactive calendar management, including the planning, organization, and coordination of meetings, conference calls, and events.
- Managing and responding to a high volume of correspondence via email and phone.
- Reviewing, proof reading,



and preparing client and other business materials, including client documents, reports, memos, briefings, and presentations.
- Coordinating and arranging travel.
- Preparing expenses and billing for processing, ensuring timely and accurate entry of billable time.
- Challenging yourself and your team every day; and having fun while doing so

QUALIFICATIONS

- The ideal candidate will have a Paralegal or Legal Administration diploma or other related education.
- Minimum five (5) years experience in an administrative role; experience working in Labour & Employment would be considered as asset.
- Exceptional technology skills, with proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office and a genuine interest in keeping up to date with the newest technology.
- Excel in a demanding, fast paced team environment, be highly detail-oriented, and flexible to changing priorities.
- Exceptional communication skills, a special focus on client service and the highest degree of professionalism.
- A positive attitude and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.

WORK WITH US

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

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