Legal Assistant

Deeley Fabbri Sellen LLP requires an experienced Legal Assistant to fill a 1-year term in our Solicitors department in our Downtown Winnipeg office beginning February 2021.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep cases organized by establishing and organizing files
• Monitoring calendars
• Meeting deadlines
• Preparing legal documents and generating status reports
• Keep clients informed by maintaining contact and communication
• Maintains case costs and verification
• Preparation of legal documents
• Taking notes and transcribing into legal documents
• Assisting colleagues with special projects
• Maintains client confidentiality
• Follow up with Lawyers and clients
• General office duties

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Law environment and will possess the following additions skills:

• Legal training in a related certificate or diploma program (significant experience would be acceptable in lieu of formal training)
• Strong knowledge of basic legal concepts, terminology, and principles
• Exceptional writing skills including proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation with a solid understanding of general business correspondence formats
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• High-level of attention to detail
• Experience with dicta-phone/dictation
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office/365
• Experience with PC Law would be an asset
• Experience preparing Corporate Annual Returns would be an asset

TO APPLY:

If you believe you are able to make a strong contribution as the Legal Assistant, submit your resume in confidence to Teri Berry – Senior Consultant at teri@legacybowes.com quoting #203228