Litigation Legal Assistant — Collaborative Team & Benefits

McInnes Cooper; Saint John; Sur place; CAD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Defined-benefit pension plan

Firm-paid health and dental benefits

Health spending account

Personal wellness spending account

Commuting allowance

Vacation, personal and sick days

Résumé du poste

McInnes Cooper is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for the Saint John office. The role requires supporting a busy litigation team, handling deadlines, drafting documents, and ensuring excellent client service.

You will collaborate with lawyers and colleagues, manage priorities, and contribute ideas to improve workflows. Strong communication and a professional attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Office Administration or equivalent.
• Two+ years supporting a legal practice, ideally in litigation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and openness to learn new tools.
• Strong organization, judgment and adaptability in a busy team environment.
• Clear communication and client-service commitment.
• Collaborative mindset with initiative and a practical approach.

Responsabilités

• Assist on a busy litigation team by coordinating deadlines and moving matters forward.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, lawyers and colleagues through responsive service.
• Prepare, revise, and finalize legal documents, court materials and correspondence.
• Manage litigation workflows, deadlines, calendars, meetings, and follow-ups.
• Maintain organized digital matter files and promote efficient processes with technology.
• Assist with filing court documents and coordinating with clients, courts and opposing counsel.
• Support billing, matter administration and related client-service activities.
• Contribute ideas and improve ways of working.

Connaissances

Microsoft 365

Legal support

Client service

Communication skills

Formation

Legal Assistant / Paralegal Diploma

Office Administration Diploma

Description du poste

McInnes Cooper is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for the Saint John office. The role requires supporting a busy litigation team, handling deadlines, drafting documents, and ensuring excellent client service.

You will collaborate with lawyers and colleagues, manage priorities, and contribute ideas to improve workflows. Strong communication and a professional attitude are essential.