legal assistant Winnipeg
Job description
We are pleased to announce we are seeking an Administrative/Legal Assistant to join our practice in Winnipeg. This role will be a hybrid of office and remote work, based on the requirements of the firm.
We are looking for an energetic, conscientious professional, who can multi-task to meet tight deadlines, has the ability to work independently while ensuring tasks are completed accurately and completed in a timely fashion.
This role requires someone with a can-do attitude that is experienced and has a strong interest in growing with our team.
Key accountabilities and responsibilities:
General
· Responsible for communication with clients, client contacts, witnesses etc
· Arrange meetings and conference calls
· Book boardrooms for meetings and ensure they are set up for meetings
· Responsible for incoming/outgoing mail, faxes, and courier deliveries
· Make travel, meeting and other arrangements
· Monitor task lists, deadlines and calendars
· Opening and closing files, manage electronic client files, scanning and filing, etc.
· Draft correspondence and documents
· File court documents and register documents with Companies Office and Teranet
· Obtain searches
Accounting/Financial
· Preparing accounts
· Process account payments
· Follow up with account receivables
· Process write offs
Corporate
· Monitor the corporateemail address
· Prepare Annual Maintenance packages
· Maintain client file, electronic Minute Books and corporate database
Other
· Assist with overflow work from other assistants
· Provide coverage when other team members are away
· Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
- Successful High School Completion
- Successful completion of the Legal Assistant program from an approved educational institution (desired)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel
- Ability to provide excellent client service
- Ability to assess and balance multiple tasks with different priority levels with a high attention to detail
- Ability to work well with others, independently and as part of a team
If you are interested in joining the team at DD West LLP, please forward your resume and cover letter.
DD West LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted. No phone calls and/or agencies please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $38,000.00-$48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Work from home
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- legal assistant: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winnipeg, MB
Application deadline: 2023-07-02
