Legal Assistant

CB CanadaWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

30+ days ago

Salary

CA$45,000.00–CA$55,000.00 yearly

Job description

Ref ID : 05090-0012268531

Classification : Legal Assistant

Compensation : $45000.00 to $55000.00 yearly

This well established law firm with locations in western Canada is seeking a Legal Assistant or Paralegal for a full time opportunity with their Winnipeg practice.

In this multi-faceted firm you will be supporting counsel with the following :

Manage e-documents and files
Perform word processing (MS Word and other legal software), filing and faxing
Oversee legal research and investigative tasks, including obtaining information or documents from outside parties, as directed
Organize documents for photo copier and scanner
Uphold computer database input and retrieval
Draft communications and memorandum
Oversee matter management and record keeping
Check through and retrieve electronic documents from a variety of court and agency web sites
Store documents and assemble data as directed by lawyers
Make sure copied documents are factual compared to originals

Job Requirements :

2+ years of relevant experience

Solid understanding of Civil Litigation

Prepare / draft and file all court documents such as pleadings, motions, affidavits and subpoenas

Experience drafting trusts, wills, contracts and real estate leases; and closing documents

Communicate with opposing counsel

Communicate with clients for scheduling of meetings and gathering of documents

Organize and track files for important transactions or case documents, including pleadings and discovery documents; creating and maintaining a case-management database

Experience assisting lawyers in preparing for transactional closings, depositions, hearings, trials and conferences; completing many administrative tasks, including, working on individual cases or transactions

Be able to work on-site in Winnipeg

This role is open to a Legal Assistant or Paralegal. If you are in the Winnipeg area and are looking for an opportunity to grow in a firm with a wide practice, please contact us today.

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Legal Assistant • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada