Legal Assistant

6 days ago

Winnipeg MB RJ K, Canada MKDAVID LAW OFFICE Full time $31,600 - $61,607 per year

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Assistant to support our legal team in various administrative and clerical tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong proofreading, writing, and research skills, along with experience in legal drafting and project management. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of our legal department and providing high-quality support to lawyers.

Duties

  • Assist lawyers with legal research and case preparation
  • Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents and correspondence
  • Manage case files using iManage and maintain accurate records
  • Conduct interviews with clients and witnesses as needed
  • Perform data entry and maintain filing systems for easy access to documents
  • Utilize LexisNexis for research purposes to gather relevant case law and statutes
  • Coordinate project timelines and ensure deadlines are met through effective project management
  • Answer phone calls with professionalism, providing excellent phone etiquette while addressing inquiries or directing calls appropriately
  • Support administrative functions including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and organizing office supplies

Experience

  • Previous administrative or clerical experience in a legal setting is preferred
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Proficiency in legal drafting and familiarity with court procedures is advantageous
  • Experience with data entry and maintaining filing systems for efficient document retrieval
  • Excellent writing skills for drafting correspondence and reports
  • Ability to conduct thorough research using various resources, including LexisNexis

This position requires a proactive individual who can work independently as well as part of a team. If you are passionate about the legal field and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31,600.00-$61,607.15 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Employee assistance program
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off

Experience:

  • legal assistance: 1 year (required)

Language:

  • French (required)

Work Location: In person

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