Corporate/Commercial Legal Assistant

5 days ago

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada MLT Aikins LLP Full time

MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 350 lawyers and nearly 500 additional team members across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada's best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.

MLT Aikins Winnipeg is in search of a corporate/commercial legal assistant to support our corporate/commercial practice. The successful candidate will be a graduate of a recognized legal assistant program (equivalencies will be considered) with a minimum of three years of working experience in a law practice. Working closely with our team of corporate commercial lawyers, this legal assistant must be self-motivated and enthusiastic and possess the skills detailed below.

Responsibilities include:

  • Performing complex editing and formatting for correspondence and documents
  • Performing trust tasks such as coordinating deposits, investments, cheque requisitions, wire transfers and bank deposits
  • Maintaining an efficient file system (physical and electronic files)
  • Preparing Adobe Sign packages, monitoring and following up on outstanding transaction documents, creating closing books and coordinating database updates
  • Completing day-to-day administrative tasks such as file organization, diarizations, booking appointments and maintaining calendars, file opening, file closing, monthly billing, couriers and expense reimbursements
  • Attending to online searches and filings with Companies Office, Teranet and the City of Winnipeg
  • Performing general administrative duties as required, such as printing, photocopying, scanning, binder assembly

Qualifications include:

  • Graduate of a recognized legal assistant program (equivalencies may be considered)
  • A minimum of three years of experience in a corporate/commercial practice
  • Excellent computer skills including in Word, Excel, Outlook and document management software
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including proofreading, spelling and grammar skills
  • Strong organization skills and exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple deadlines and complete them under time constraints
  • Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, professional Team environment
  • A client-focused approach and commitment to providing exceptional service to internal and external clients; customer service and/or communication skills are an asset

We offer:

  • A competitive salary including individual performance bonus
  • Comprehensive coverage for health and wellness benefits
  • Access to group savings plans and investment options
  • Vacation coverage and Earned Days Off program
  • A positive and inclusive work environment

Our Diversity Statement

MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.

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