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The Opportunity
McInnes Cooper is seeking a motivated and proactive Corporate Information Clerk to join our Legal Services team in our Halifax, NS office for a 14 month term.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
As a Corporation Information Clerk you will be responsible for:
- Preparation and maintenance of electronic and physical minute books, trust books, and vault inventories and maintenance of the minute book tracking system
- Data entry for Corporate and Estates and Trust Paralegals into Emergent (the Corporate and Estates database)
- Opening and closing files for Corporate Services Department (“CSD”)
- Filing, ordering supplies and other general administrative duties for CSD and Estates and Trusts
- Account reconciliation, preparation of accounting related forms for submission and payment of accounts/invoices
What you'll need
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following skill set:
- Be an upcoming or recent graduate of a Legal Administration or Paralegal Diploma or related education or transferable administrative experience
- Excel in a demanding, high-pace environment, be highly detail-oriented, and be flexible to changing priorities
- Exceptional technology skills, with proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office
- Working in a team environment, the successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, will be strong team player and have high personal integrity
- Corporate/commercial experience will be considered an asset
We're looking for
Core Skills
A little bit about us
McInnes Cooper
About MC
McInnes Cooper is among the 25 largest law firms in Canada and a member of Lex Mundi, the world's leading network of independent law firms. Providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients from Canada and abroad, the firm continues to thrive through its relentless focus on client success, talent engagement and innovation. With an integrated team of 220 lawyers and over 250 professional resources across seven offices in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, St. John's and Sydney, McInnes Cooper is positioned - both in size and experience - to offer clients a full range of legal services.
Our People
At McInnes Cooper you will find a team that values you. We recognize that our members are key in delivering outstanding client service and we provide a collaborative, professional environment with a member focused culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values, respects and supports different perspectives, cultures and experiences.
Diversity & Inclusion
We recognize that our individual differences make us a stronger, more adaptable law firm. We embrace these differences and give all of our members the opportunity to develop their unique skills and talents.
Collective Social Responsibility
We are recognized as a leader and innovator amongst Canadian law firms in the field of Collective Social Responsibility. Our people are concerned citizens who enjoy giving back. Together, we focus on developing ongoing partnerships with community organizations that do amazing work, often despite limited resources and public awareness. As a firm, we have the ability to respond with contributions of time and monetary support, and our people give generously of their skills and effort.
Pro Bono Legal Services
Through our Pro Bono Program, we provide legal counsel to disadvantaged people and organizations that have difficulty gaining access to justice on matters of public interest.
Environmental Stewardship
Like any large organization, our operations leave a footprint on the environment. From paper use and waste production to transportation and energy consumption, we continually look for opportunities to minimize that impact.
Are you interested?
Work With Us
At McInnes Cooper you will find a team that values you. We recognize that our members are key in delivering outstanding client service and we provide a collaborative, professional environment with a member focused culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values, respects and supports different perspectives, cultures and experiences.
This role offers a competitive compensation package including firm-paid health and dental benefits as well as vacation and sick time.