Job Description

As a Legal Assistant - Corporate, you will provide legal administrative and clerical support to lawyers in the Corporate Department. If you have 3+ years experience in a law firm environment, have a strong work ethic, are self-motivated and eager to learn, we want to hear from you.

We are committed to addressing the importance of diversity and inclusion and fostering a workplace that reflects the strength and diversity of our community and our clients. If you identify as a member of a diverse group, including any of the following designated groups, we encourage you to self-declare in confidence within your cover letter or resume:

Women, Indigenous Peoples, Members of the 2SLGBTQ+ Community, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities.

We are committed to providing

barrier-free access and engaging in accessible employment practices

. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to any of the materials or activities used throughout our selection process.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft, transcribe, and revise correspondence and legal documents from instructions and precedents; Performing due diligence searches (The Property Registry (TPR), Land Titles Office, Companies Office); Proofread, edit, and format documents; Maintain an established filing system, manual or electronic; Open and close files, conduct conflict searches, regular entry of lawyer timesheets and billing; Liaise with staff, clients, outside agencies, and the general public; Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times; and Other duties, as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

Post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal program; 3+ years experience in the area of Corporate Commercial matters is considered an asset; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Excellent proofreading skills (spelling, grammatical, word usage, and formatting errors); Strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines; Ability to multi-task, display initiative and use sound judgment; Ability to work well independently and follow instructions with little supervision; Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office; and Ability to maintain confidential information and discretion.
Pitblado Law offers a friendly work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package, including a RRSP/DPSP plan. Salary will be dependent on years of experience.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, in confidence, stating salary expectations by applying online at:

http://www.pitblado.com/careers

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only individuals under consideration will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site gym Paid time off RRSP match Tuition reimbursement Vision care
Application question(s):

Are you located in Manitoba?
Experience:

Corporate Legal Assistant: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person