McInnes Cooper is among Canada’s 25 largest business law firms, over 400 people strong, including nearly 200 lawyers. McInnes Cooper is a member of Lex Mundi, the world’s leading network of independent law firms. Providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients here and abroad for more than 160 years, McInnes Cooper continues to thrive through relentless focus on client success.
McInnes Cooper believes work experience is correlated with rewarding life experiences. McInnes Cooper provides rewarding experiences focused on personal and professional development through inclusive and positive interactions with colleagues, mentorship from experienced legal and business professionals, exposure to a variety of interesting clients, and opportunities to engage with our communities through unique volunteerism and pro bono work.
The Opportunity
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. In addition, McInnes Cooper recognizes the integration of work and life and offer a number of benefits and perks to support their employees, such as; flexible work arrangements, professional development and conference opportunities, industry leading group benefits program, wellness financial support, interest-free student loan program and much more.
The litigation practice group provides highly diversified litigation services to a broad range of clients with a wide variety of interesting and sophisticated matters. The litigation practice group appear at every level of court in the Atlantic Provinces, and in the Federal Court, and the Supreme Court of Canada. As well, regularly appearing at all levels of administrative and regulatory tribunals, and in arbitrations and mediations.
Who You Are
As an ideal candidate you are exceptionally client focused and an effective communicator. With a strength in efficiency and time management, you will be responsible for managing your own caseload while also assisting senior counsel and, participation in the ligation practice group. You hold a membership in good standing with a provincial bar, along with 3 to 5 years’ experience in litigation.
McInnes Cooper is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; people with disabilities and all other equity deserving groups.
