Canada Job
Legal Assistant
COMPANY: |
Deeley Fabbri Sellen LLP |
LOCATION: |
Winnipeg, MB |
JOB REFERENCE: |
203228 |
CLOSING DATE: |
January 31, 2022 |
Deeley Fabbri Sellen LLP is a Winnipeg, MB based law firm that has been serving its clients since 1979. Deeley Fabbri Sellen’s clients include businesses of all sizes, financial institutions, professional labour unions, charitable and non-profit organizations, and individuals.
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
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Teri at 204-934-8822.
