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About us
We are a boutique law firm in downtown Winnipeg providing comprehensive legal services in the areas of wills, estates and trusts
Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Organize and maintain case files and documents
- Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings
- Prepare correspondence and communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
- Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and witness files
- Perform data entry and maintain accurate records
- Proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness
- Provide administrative support to the legal team
Skills:
- Strong legal drafting skills with attention to detail
- Proficient in clerical tasks such as filing and organizing documents
- Project management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Experience using document management systems
- Accurate and efficient data entry abilities
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Administrative skills to handle phone calls, emails, and other communications professionally
- Proficient in proofreading legal documents for grammar, spelling, and formatting errors
This position requires a candidate who is detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently. The Legal Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the legal team by providing administrative assistance and ensuring the smooth operation of the office.
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: $46,000.00-$54,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-03-25