Legal Assistant, Corporate Commercial

Join to apply for the Legal Assistant, Corporate Commercial role at Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLPJoin to apply for the Legal Assistant, Corporate Commercial role at Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLPHow To ApplyCandidates are asked to email a current resume, together with a cover letter stating salary expectations to: careers@tdslaw.com. Please indicate “Career InformationHow To ApplyCandidates are asked to email a current resume, together with a cover letter stating salary expectations to: careers@tdslaw.com. Please indicate “Legal Assistant – Corporate Commercial” in the subject line.We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation related to any materials or activities used throughout our selection process. If you require reasonable accommodation at any time during our selection process, please advise prior to your interview by calling our HR Department at (204) 934 2552.Commitment to DiversityOne of our firm’s Core Values is that we value diversity and strive to reflect the communities we serve. In that regard, we encourage anyone who identifies as an Indigenous person, a visible minority, a person with a disability, and/or a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to apply. We also welcome you to self-identify your membership in these groups if you wish to do so.Thompson Dorfman Sweatman (TDS) believes that collaboration is essential to providing outstanding professional service. Their collegial workplace fosters greater teamwork, responsiveness, and communication, providing better results for clients. With Manitoba roots that run more than 130 years deep, TDS has long been recognized as a leading full-service law firm dedicated to serving clients and delivering high quality work.Perks & BenefitsCompany pensionDental careDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programExtended health careLife insuranceOn-site gymPaid time offCentrally located in True North Square, a state-of-the-art building.Some flexibility for start and end times within core office hours.OverviewThe Support Services department is responsible for providing administrative, clerical, and specialized legal services to assist lawyers and/or paralegals throughout the firm.Individuals in the Support Services department are assigned to a team, led by a Team Lead. Each member of the team is responsible not only to an assigned lawyer or paralegal, but also to the coordinator for their team.Purpose of PositionThe Legal Assistant, Corporate-Commercial will primarily support the efforts of the corporate-commercial lawyers at the organization, assisting with day-to-day tasks such as file management, organizing work, and other duties.This position is responsible for aspects of the following areas:General AdministrationCorporate-Commercial SupportKey ResponsibilitiesPreparing and drafting various correspondence and documentsOpening, updating (including data entry and scanning of documentation), organizing, maintaining, and closing legal files (paper and electronic)Performing conflict checks, initial calls with clients, etc.Reviewing and revisions of format, spelling, and grammar on all final documentsBooking arrangements (ex. court reporters, food service providers sheriffs, investigators, document servers, doctors and other medical care professionals, government organizations.Assisting with preparation for hearings/trials, including notifying/scheduling witnesses, organizing books of documents and books of authority, preparing subpoenasFielding questions, problems, concerns from, and booking meetings with, clients, associates and outside or opposing counselPreparing document briefs as requiredEntering and/or verifying lawyer time entriesMaintaining an efficient electronic and physical file and document management systemMaintaining a full calendar, email management and managing lawyers’ practice and client interactionsTranslating dictation into typed formatLiaising with legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers, and clients on file progressPerforming general administrative duties as required.Corporate Commercial SupportPerforming due diligence searches (The Property Registry (TPR), Land Titles Office, Companies Office, Bank Act, Bankruptcy, Taxes, and Queen’s Bench)Drafting and registering documents at Land Titles (online and through clerks)Drafting and completing Personal Property Registry registrationsDrafting and filing corporate documents with Companies OfficeOrganizing and setting up new corporationsPreparing closing books for corporationsPreparing opinions (to be signed on behalf of the firm) based on search resultsBehavioral SkillsWork effectively in a professional, fast paced environmentExperience in an office or business environmentSuperior organizational, interpersonal and communication skillsStrong emphasis on attention to detail and proofreadingStrong written and verbal communication skillsMature attitude, professional and strong work ethicDependability and the ability to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to multi-task, prioritize and co-ordinate multiple projects with multiple individualsHas a mindset for helping others, a client service mentality, and a positive attitudeAbility to work under pressure, stress, and tight deadlines at times.Technical SkillsLegal Administrative Assistant certificate or diplomaStrong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)Strong administration and research skillsLocation(s)WinnipegSeniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesLegal ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP by 2xGet notified about new Corporate Legal Assistant jobs in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.EXECUTIVE OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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