About Us:
McRae Law is a boutique law firm specializing in administrative, environmental, resource, and regulatory law related to Indigenous rights. Serving institutional clients in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories, we strive to provide culturally adapted and high-quality legal services.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic Legal Assistant to support legal, office and administrative functions. This role includes contributing to projects, being outcome oriented, showing initiative, attention to detail, and independent work in a remote environment as a core member of the firm team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist lawyers with document preparation, document management, research, and project management.
- Support office and administration functions with scheduling, filing, invoicing, and travel arrangements.
- Follow firm policies and processes.
- Support marketing on social media, website updates, and business development.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, paralegal diploma, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years in law or consulting administrative roles.
- Advanced remote work proficiency with Apple, Microsoft 365 (including Teams, Outlook, OneDrive), and legal software (Clio preferred).
- Strong organizational, time management, professional oral and written communication, and client-focused problem-solving skills.
- Previous experience with Indigenous governance, Northern or Indigenous communities is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Administrative: 5 years (required)
- Lawyer support: 2 years (preferred)
- Northern or Indigenous community: 2 years (required)
- advanced remote work proficiency: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
