Administrative Assistant (Legal Education)

The Law Society of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Law Society of Manitoba is seeking an administrative support member for their Continuing Professional Development team. The role involves processing registrations, organizing events, and ensuring educational resources are effectively managed. Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills, along with a minimum of three years of administrative experience. This position offers a comprehensive compensation package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Pension

Group Benefits

Career Development

Training Opportunities

Positive Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years administrative experience.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Processing registrations and communicating details with registrants.
• Organizing logistics for CPD events.
• Formatting and editing educational materials.

Skills

Organization

Customer Service

Communication

Tools

Word

Adobe

Excel

Job description

The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) team at the Law Society provides educational resources to support the competence of lawyers and legal staff throughout Manitoba. As a member of the CPD team, the successful candidate will provide administrative support for CPD projects and programs.

The Law Society of Manitoba is the independent regulator of approximately 2,300 practicing lawyers that comprise the legal profession in Manitoba. The Law Society’s mandate is to protect the public interest by ensuring that legal services are delivered by a competent, honourable and independent legal profession.

Responsibilities

• Processing registrations and communicate details with registrants
• Format and edit educational materials
• Organize logistics for CPD events (in-person, webinar, hybrid and on demand)
• Work as part of the CPD team on a variety of education focused projects

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of 3 years administrative experience
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail and able to meet deadlines
• Strong word processing skills: Word, Adobe, Excel
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills required
• Ability to work independently and also as part of a team

Assets

• Background in the legal field
• Event coordination experience

The Law Society of Manitoba believes in supporting our dedicated team of professionals by offering a comprehensive compensation package including a competitive salary, pension, group benefits package, career development and training opportunities and a positive work-life balance philosophy.

We recognize that diverse opinions, abilities, identities, cultures and languages in our profession and workplace are a critical foundation to an effective and equitable society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. The Law Society of Manitoba welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Disability accommodations are available upon request.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to [e-mail] by Thursday, May 15 to the attention of:

Eileen Derksen, Director of Continuing Professional Development

Join an organization where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution, in a fun, respectful, and inclusive work environment.

The Law Society of Manitoba thanks all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those applicants to be interviewed will be contacted.