Legal Assistant

Summit Search Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected law firm in Winnipeg is seeking a Legal Assistant to support a solicitor-focused practice group. The role involves preparing legal documentation, conducting land title searches, and assisting with various transactions. The ideal candidate should have a Legal Assistant diploma and experience in corporate/commercial, real estate, or wills and estates law. This position offers a collaborative environment valuing flexibility and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Legal Assistant diploma or equivalent experience in a legal environment.
• Previous experience in corporate/commercial, real estate, or wills and estates law is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal correspondence and documentation for corporate/commercial transactions.
• Conduct and manage land title searches, registrations, and subdivisions.
• Prepare documentation for the purchase and sale of businesses.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Legal Assistant diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

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Summit Search Group has partnered with PKF Lawyers on the recruitment of a Legal Assistant to join their Henderson office. PKF Lawyers is a well-respected, full-service law firm delivering expert advice on a wide range of legal matters since 1924. Known for serving clients across diverse backgrounds and speaking 12 different languages, PKF is committed to providing inclusive and accessible legal services.

This position supports a solicitor-focused practice group working across corporate/commercial, real estate, and wills and estates matters. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and managing legal documentation, drafting correspondence, conducting land title searches, and assisting with purchase and sale transactions.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a tight-knit, collaborative office of 6–9 people where flexibility, teamwork, and cooperation are valued. It’s well-suited for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working independently, directly supporting a lawyer, and assisting other team members when needed.

Key Responsibilities

Draft and prepare legal correspondence and documentation for corporate/commercial transactions, real estate matters, and wills and estates.

Conduct and manage land title searches, registrations, and subdivisions.

Prepare documentation for the purchase and sale of businesses.

Manage files with autonomy, including drafting letters and communications from verbal and written instructions.

Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and properly filed.

Maintain and organize paper and electronic filing systems.

Provide reception and phone coverage as needed to support the team.

Handle scanning, copying, billing, and other administrative duties.

Collaborate with lawyers, clients, and external parties to move matters forward efficiently.

Qualifications

Completion of a Legal Assistant diploma or equivalent experience in a legal environment.

Previous experience in corporate/commercial, real estate, or wills and estates law is an asset.

Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Flexible and collaborative, willing to support colleagues in a smaller office setting.

Summit Search Group has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. We strive for continuous development, modeling, inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias throughout our process.