Saint John Litigation Legal Assistant

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

Are you an experienced administrative professional who enjoys working as part of a team? Do you provide excellent client service, manage competing priorities, and look for better ways to get work done?

McInnes Cooper is seeking a motivated and proactive Litigation Legal Assistant for a full-time, permanent position in our Saint John office.

Qualifications

What you bring:

• A Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Office Administration diploma, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.


• Two or more years of experience supporting a legal practice, ideally in litigation, or comparable experience that demonstrates readiness for the role.


• Confidence with Microsoft 365 and other digital tools, together with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new technology and improving how work gets done.


• The ability to stay organized, exercise sound judgment, and adapt confidently as priorities evolve in a busy team environment.



• Clear, thoughtful communication, a strong commitment to client service, and a professional and dependable approach.




• A collaborative mindset, a positive and practical outlook, and a willingness to contribute ideas and take initiative.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Play an integral role on a busy litigation team by anticipating priorities, coordinating deadlines, and keeping matters moving forward.


• Build trusted relationships with clients, lawyers, and colleagues through responsive communication and excellent service.


• Prepare, revise, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, court materials, and presentations.


• Manage litigation workflows, including court and procedural deadlines, calendars, meetings, and follow-up items.


• Maintain organized digital matter files and help the team use technology and efficient processes effectively.


• Support the preparation and filing of court documents and coordinate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and service providers.


• Assist with billing, matter administration, and related client-service activities.


• Contribute ideas, improve ways of working, learn new tools, and exercise initiative and good judgment.

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:
  
  
  
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• Our Team - we can't say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative, collegial, respectful and caring team; and,

The opportunity to participate in a variety of teams, including AccessMC, Collective Social Responsibility, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Occupational Health & Safety, Pride@MC, Special Events, Wellness, and 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.

You will work with the Saint John litigation team on a range of matters, take on responsibility, and develop your skills. McInnes Cooper has more than 470 lawyers and professional resources across eight Canadian offices.

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 [e-mail].