Senior Legal Assistant

Assiniboia Law Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Assiniboia Law Group, a Winnipeg-based firm, is seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to support lawyers in Family Law, Wills & Estates, and Corporate/Commercial. This on-site, full-time role in Winnipeg MB involves drafting and formatting legal documents, managing files and calendars, scheduling court appearances, and ensuring deadlines are met with accuracy and professionalism.

You will communicate with clients, court offices, and third parties, coordinating information flow and maintaining

Qualifications

• Draft, format, proofread and file legal documents with courts and agencies.
• Calendar management and timely handling of deadlines.
• Clear written and oral communication with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and format legal documents for filing.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic files.
• Manage calendars, appointments and court dates.
• Track deadlines and court deadlines to ensure timely filings.

Skills

Legal document drafting

Calendar management

Client communication

Data entry

MS Office

Time management

Paralegal familiarity

Education

Post-secondary in Legal Administration or Paralegal Studies

Equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Legal practice management software

Job description

Company Description Assiniboia Law Group is a Winnipeg-based law firm committed to delivering practical, client-focused legal services across a range of practice areas. The firm emphasizes clear communication, timely service, and effective advocacy to support individuals, families, and businesses in the community. Team members collaborate closely to provide efficient, organized, and high-quality legal support. Assiniboia Law Group offers a professional environment where legal professionals can develop their skills, contribute meaningfully to client matters, and build long-term careers.

Role Description The Senior Legal Assistant will provide advanced support to lawyers, promarily in Family Law, but also in our Wills and Estates and Corporate/Commercial proactice, managing complex files and coordinating day-to-day administrative and legal tasks. Responsibilities include preparing and formatting legal documents, organizing and maintaining physical and electronic files, managing calendars, scheduling appointments and court dates, and tracking deadlines. The role involves communicating with clients, court offices, and other third parties, as well as coordinating the flow of information and ensuring documents are complete and accurate. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Winnipeg, MB.

Qualifications

5 years of

• experience working as a Legal Assistant or Senior Legal Assistant in a law firm or legal environment.
• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting, formatting, proofreading, and filing legal documents with courts and agencies.
• Excellent Communication skills, including clear written correspondence, professional telephone etiquette, and client-facing interaction.
• Demonstrated Administrative Assistance skills, such as calendar management, file organization, data entry, and document management in a fast-paced setting.
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Office, legal practice management software, and accurate typing.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
• Post-secondary education in Legal Administration, Paralegal Studies, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Manitoba court procedures and local rules is an asset.