Legal Assistant

CB Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Winnipeg is looking for a Legal Assistant or Paralegal. This full-time role involves managing documents, conducting legal research, and supporting counsel in duties such as drafting court documents and managing case files. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of relevant experience in civil litigation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Solid understanding of Civil Litigation.
• Experience in drafting and filing court documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage e-documents, perform filing and communications.
• Conduct legal research and prepare documents as instructed.
• Support lawyers during trials and closings.

Skills

Legal research

Document management

Communication

Tools

MS Word

Legal software

Job description

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