Are you an experienced legal 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 everyday?

Our Corporate Services team is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join our firm in a full-time permanent position. As part of the Corporate Services team, you will provide support within our corporate department. Our new team member will be preferably based in our Halifax office; however, we will consider applications for our Sydney, Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John, Charlottetown and St. John's office locations.

As a Corporate Paralegal, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting corporate due diligence searches, including but not limited to Bank Act, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, Worker's Compensation Board and Labour Standards;
• Obtaining certificates of good standing and copies of corporate registry documents;
• Performing Personal Property Security Act searches and filings, including but not limited to registrations, amendments and discharges;
• Coordinating property related searches with applicable team members;
• Submitting all disbursements to the accounting team in a timely fashion;
• Daily and accurate recording and entering of time;
• Being creative, sharing ideas, learning from others and sharing your skills and knowledge; and,
• Challenging yourself and your team every day; and having fun while doing so!

The successful candidate will possess the following skill set:

• The ideal candidate will have a Paralegal or Legal Administration diploma or other related education;
• Minimum two (2) years experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal preferably within corporate services;
• Excel in a demanding, fast-paced environment, be highly detail-oriented, and be flexible to changing priorities;
• Exceptional technology skills, with proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office and legal billing systems;
• Exceptional communication skills, a special focus on client service and the highest degree of professionalism; and,
• Experience with knowledge management software and government websites would be an asset.

Our team members have access to:

• Defined-benefit pension plan;
• Firm-paid health and dental benefits;
• Health spending account;
• Personal spending account (wellness);
• 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 on-line application process.

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 Alana Burgess at [email protected] or 902.455.8260.