Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Randstad Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Winnipeg is seeking an experienced Litigation Law Legal Assistant or Paralegal with at least 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include managing files, supporting litigation lawyers, and preparing documents. The ideal candidate will have outstanding organizational and communication skills. This position offers competitive compensation, a positive company culture, and opportunities for growth. Apply via email or the company website by including the job title in the subject line.

Benefits

Competitive compensation depending on experience

Great company culture with growth opportunity

Monday - Friday daytime hours - in the office

Group benefits package

RRSP match program

Reduced rate bus pass

Convenient downtown location

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
• Willingness to learn and handle a heavy workload.
• Ability to interact effectively with clients.

Responsibilities

• Open and close files as well as handle billing.
• Provide support to litigation lawyers.
• Prepare and organize documents.

Skills

Outstanding organization and time management skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to manage lawyers

Job description

Randstad Staffing is currently looking for an experienced Litigation Law Legal Assistant or Paralegal with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join a prestigious law firm in downtown Winnipeg.

Do you have previous Litigation experience? Are driven, have high attention to detail, and can juggle competing priorities? Do you have outstanding organizational skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? Are you an excellent communicator and want to join one of Winnipeg's top firms? Are you able to manage lawyers through reminders and are resilient?

If that is the case, we would love to hear from you!

Advantages

• Competitive compensation depending on experience
• Great company culture with growth opportunity
• Monday - Friday daytime hours - in the office
• Group benefits package
• RRSP match program
• Reduced rate bus pass
• Convenient downtown location

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing files as well as billing
• Providing general support to litigation lawyer(s)
• Preparing and organizing documents
• Communicating with clients and other lawyers
• Drafting letters, dictation, transcriptions, managing calendars
• Providing other legal administrative support as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant
• Outstanding organization and time management skills
• Willingness to learn and able to handle a heavy workload
• Must have outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to interact with clients
• Good problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently
• Great communication skills
• Ability to manage lawyers, follow‑ups, and resilience

Ways to apply

• Apply directly on this site
• Go to our website at www.randstad.ca, create a profile, and apply directly
• Email your resume to [e-mail] and include the title of the position in the subject line.

All information and resumes received will be treated with strict confidentiality!

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position and only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity‑seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non‑binary/gender non‑conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible); and members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.