Legal Assistant - Litigation

As a Legal Assistant - Litigation, you will provide legal administrative and clerical support to lawyers in the Litigation 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;
• Create and file documents related to the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench and Court of Appeal;
• Perform due diligence searches;
• 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;
• 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 Litigation matters is considered an asset;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent proofreading skills (typographical, 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;
• 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-$65,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

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

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application question(s):

• Are you located in Manitoba?

Experience:

• Litigation Legal Assistant: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person