Legal Assistant

David Aplin Recruiting; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Winnipeg is seeking a Temporary Legal Assistant to support its legal department. This role involves reviewing legal documents and ensuring compliance in communications. The position offers the potential to extend to a temporary-to-hire opportunity, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Benefits

Immediate temporary opportunity onsite

Potential to extend or become temporary to hire

Collaborative team environment

Free parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal administrative experience in a corporate/legal environment.
• Experience in family, litigation, or criminal law is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review legal contracts and documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and draft formal letters and business correspondence.
• Provide administrative support to the legal department.

Skills

Organizational abilities

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Legal administrative experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Tammy Boyko and Carlan Wilbon with Aplin have partnered with a Winnipeg based corporate office in search for a temporary Legal Assistant. This is an immediate temporary opportunity with the potential to become a temporary to hire position.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-orientedTemporary Legal Assistantto support our legal department. The ideal candidate will assist in reviewing legal documents, drafting formal correspondence, and ensuring accuracy and compliance in various communications and materials.

Benefits & Perks

• Immediate temporary opportunity onsite in Winnipeg as a Legal Assistant
• Potential to extend, and / or become temporary to hire
• Collaborative team environment with supportive culture
• Convenient location with free parking

Responsibilities

• Review legal contracts, terms and conditions, and other formal documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Ensure all reviewed materials comply with internal standards and legal requirements.
• Prepare and draft formal letters and other business correspondence.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of legal policies, terms and conditions, and supporting documentation.
• Review internal and external copy/materials for legal alignment and accuracy.
• Liaise professionally with clients and vendors on behalf of the department.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support to the department lead.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5 plus years of experience of legal administrative experiencein a Corporate / Legal environment(a combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Experience in family, litigation, or criminal law would be an asset.
• Strong organizational abilities and a sharp attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

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