Family Law Legal Assistant

LEGAL ASSISTANT

PKF Lawyers, Manitoba’s Law Firm, is seeking a full-time Family LawLegal Assistant to join our growing and dynamic team in our Winnipeg downtown location. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, and a strong sense of pride in the services we offer.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide administrative and legal assistance primarily in the area of Family Law
• Efficient and accurate transcription of dictation
• General assistant duties including filing, organizing files, scheduling appointments
• Preparing, editing correspondence and legal documents in accordance with instructions, or independently, depending upon nature of document
• Interacting with clients, opposing counsel, court staff and other professionals
• Drafting legal documents with written and/or verbal instructions provided by lawyer and using precedents
• Scheduling and diarizing court dates and filing dates
• Strong knowledge of basic legal concepts, principles and terminology
• Organize, monitor, diarize and manage files
• Monitor phone calls and incoming mail
• Day to day administrative tasks such as conflict searches, opening and closing files, entering time in CosmoLex, preparing invoices and receipt of general and trust deposits
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned from time to time

Essential Skills:

• Minimum 3 years experience in a law firm, preferably with Family Law experience
• Strong computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office, Outlook & Adobe)
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and take instructions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deadline and detail orientated with strong attention to detail and proofreading
• Courteous and professional
• Solid organization skills with the ability to meet all deadlines
• Be able to work independently and also work effectively as part of a team

Perks & Benefits:

• Monday to Friday (8:30 – 4:30)
• Paid vacation and wellness days
• Unused wellness days that convert annually into vacation days
• Comprehensive coverage for health and wellness
• Employee assistance program
• Affordable gym in building
• Firm events

How to Apply:

If you currently live in Manitoba and are looking for a challenging and fulfilling career, we encourage you to submit a resume, in confidence, stating salary expectations and references.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $30,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person