Halifax Office Manager

We are seeking an Office Manager to join our leadership team supporting our peoples experiences in our St. Johns office for a full-time permanent position. Working closely with the Office Lead Partner for St. Johns this position is responsible for engaging and supporting high-performing teams through coaching mentoring and development.
The Office Manager strives to promote office engagement through communication and relationship building. The Office Manager will also provide support and leadership in special projects and/or key programs led by our People & Culture team. Fostering a culture of continuous improvement the Office Manager will support their office through change initiatives ensuring open communication and collaboration. The Office Manager also oversees the day-to-day office administration activities including consultation with lawyers to plan and allocate resources including scheduling and coverage and developing new innovative ways to conduct those activities. They oversee the overall day-to-day operational and financial responsibilities of the office such as maintaining and organizing office facilities managing vendor relationships and ensuring accounting processes are supported.
As the ideal candidate you bring at least five years experience in a human resource and/or people leadership role from a collaborative workplace and you have proven success in coaching facilitation conflict resolution change and relationship management. You have exceptional communication relationship building and organization skills. A post-secondary degree in business or human resources or a related field a diploma or certificate in Human Resources is an asset. Experience in a law or professional services firm is considered an asset.
Defined-benefit pension plan.
Firm-paid health and dental benefits.
Health spending account.
Personal (wellness) spending account.
Including vacation personal and sick days.
Work from home / Flex work options available for many team members.
The opportunity to participate in a variety of teams including AccessMC Collective Social Responsibility Diversity Equity & Inclusion Occupational Health & Safety 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 online application process.
As part of the recruitment process MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. Adaptable and Flexible Thrive in A Fast-paced Environment Team-oriented Relationship-building Skills Positive Team Player Highly-organized Highly detail oriented Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Conflict Resolution Thrive in deadline-driven Environments
McInnes Cooper is a solutions-driven Canadian law firm and member of Lex Mundi the worlds leading network of independent law firms. Providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients from Canada and abroad the firm has continued to thrive for over 160 years through its relentless focus on client success talent engagement and innovation.
A certified Great Place to Work McInnes Cooper has an integrated team of over 220 lawyers and 250 professional resources and offers clients a full range of legal services across seven offices in Charlottetown Fredericton Halifax Moncton Saint John St. 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. 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