Legal Assistant, Corporate Services

3 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Canada Thompson Dorfman Sweatman (TDS) Full time

**Career Information**:
**How to Apply**

Attention: Hiring Manager
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP
1700 - 242 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0V1
- 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 contact our HR Department at 204-934-2552._

**Commitment to Diversity**

One 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 & Benefits**
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- Centrally located in True North Square, a state-of-the-art building.
- Some flexibility for start and end times within core office hours.

**Overview**

TDS is currently seeking a Legal Assistant experience to join our Corporate Services Team. The Legal Assistant, Corporate Services, will primarily support the efforts of the Corporate Services department at the organization, assisting with day-to-day tasks such as filing, etc.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Preparing and drafting various correspondence and documents
- Opening, updating (including data entry and scanning of documentation), organizing, maintaining, and closing legal files and matters (paper and electronic)
- Performing conflict checks, dictation, and initial calls with clients, etc.
- Reviewing and revisions of format, spelling, and grammar on all final documents
- Entering and verifying lawyer time entries
- Performing and reviewing legal searches
- Drafting and registering documents
- Preparation of monthly invoices
- Printing and scanning documents
- Liaising with legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers, and clients on file progress
- Preparation and filing of corporate documents
- Preparation and mailing of monthly invoices
- Cheque, EFT, credit card & wire transfer payment deposits
- Responding to client inquiries
- Performing general administrative duties as required

To be successful in this role, you must be extremely flexible, highly motivated with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. The ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team, with a mature, positive attitude and strong work ethic in a fast-paced, professional environment, are a must. To succeed as a legal assistant in this role, you must also possess the ability to prioritize, have superior organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Legal Administrative Assistant certificate or diploma
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (i.e., Word, Outlook & Excel)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Superior organizational, administration and research skills
- Mature attitude and deadline driven
- Detail-oriented

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Experience: Legal Assistant: 1 year (preferred)

**Location(s)**:

- Winnipeg

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