Moncton Litigation Legal Assistant

McInnes Cooper; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined-benefit pension plan

Firm-paid health and dental benefits

Health spending account

Personal (wellness) spending account

Commuting allowance

Flexible work options / Work from home

Job summary

McInnes Cooper is seeking a motivated Litigation Legal Assistant to join our Litigation Legal Support Services team in Moncton in a full-time permanent position.

The role provides high-quality administrative support for lawyers within an innovative team model, ensuring clients receive superior service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Legal Administration or Paralegal preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience, preferably in litigation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with client service focus.
• Bilingualism in French and English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure lawyers' practices are organized efficiently (calendar, emails, calls, travel).
• Liaise with clients and manage expectations.
• Prepare documents, letters, transcripts, scans, and copies.
• Manage paper and electronic files; open/close files.
• Arrange deliveries and couriers; prepare invoices and expense claims.
• Assist with meeting room prep and AV setup.

Skills

Legal administration

Paralegal diploma

Litigation experience

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual: French & English

Education

Legal Administration or Paralegal diploma

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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 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 [e-mail]