Legal Assistant, Litigation

Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Affordable gym in the building

Paid time off

Centrally located in True North Square

Some flexibility for start and end ...

Job summary

Thompson Dorfman Sweatman is seeking a Legal Assistant with litigation experience to support our Litigation lawyers. You will handle day-to-day tasks such as file management, drafting correspondence, and assisting with court filings in a fast-paced, professional setting.

Ideal candidates will have a Legal Administrative Assistant credential, strong MS Office skills, and excellent organizational and communication abilities to thrive here in Winnipeg.

Qualifications

• Legal Administrative Assistant certificate or diploma required.
• Some experience supporting lawyers, with exposure to litigation preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, administrative and research abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft various correspondence and documents.
• Open, update, organize, maintain and close legal files and matters (paper/electronic).
• Perform conflict checks and initial client calls.
• Review and revise documents for format, spelling and grammar.
• Transcribe dictation into typed format.
• Maintain an efficient electronic and physical file management system.
• Manage calendars, emails and lawyers’ schedule and client interactions.
• Assist with litigation filings before courts and tribunals.
• Perform general administrative duties as required.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Legal Administrative Assistant certificate or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Commitment to Diversity

One of our firm’s Core Values is that we value diversity and strive to reflect the communities we serve. In that regard, we encourage anyone who identifies as an Indigenous person, a visible minority, a person with a disability, and/or a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to apply. We also welcome you to self-identify your membership in these groups if you wish to do so.

Thompson Dorfman Sweatman (TDS) believes that collaboration is essential to providing outstanding professional service. Their collegial workplace fosters greater teamwork, responsiveness, and communication, providing better results for clients. With Manitoba roots that run more than 130 years deep, TDS has long been recognized as a leading full-service law firm dedicated to serving clients and delivering high quality work.

Perks & Benefits

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Affordable gym in the building
• Paid time off
• Centrally located in True North Square, a state-of-the-art building.
• Some flexibility for start and end times within core office hours.

Overview

TDS is currently seeking a Legal Assistant with Litigation experience. This position will primarily support the efforts of Litigation lawyers at the firm, assisting with day-to-day tasks such as file and matter management, organizing work, and other duties. This unique role will best fit someone who thrives on working in a professional, fast-paced, and high stress environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and drafting various correspondence and documents
• Opening, updating (including data entry and scanning of documentation), organizing, maintaining, and closing legal files and matters (paper and electronic)
• Performing conflict checks and initial calls with clients, etc.
• Reviewing and revisions of format, spelling and grammar on all final documents
• Translating dictation into typed format
• Maintaining an efficient electronic and physical file and document management system
• Maintaining a full calendar, email management and managing lawyers’ practice and client interactions
• Understanding methods and procedures in the creation and filing of all documents, paper and electronic, related to the Court of King’s Bench, Court of Appeal, Federal Court, Provincial Court as well as the Supreme Court
• Assisting in the preparation & completion of litigation documentation and pleadings, and Human Rights Tribunal pleadings
• Performing various online searches
• Performing general administrative duties as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Legal Administrative Assistant certificate or diploma
• Previous experience supporting lawyers in a law firm, with some exposure to litigation work.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (i.e., Word, Outlook & Excel)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Superior organizational, administration and research skills
• Mature attitude and deadline driven.
• Detail-oriented

Location(s)

• Winnipeg