litigation legal assistant

As a Legal Assistant (Litigation), you will provide legal administrative and clerical support to lawyers. 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 2SLGBTQIA+ 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;
• Performing 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; and
• 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; and
• 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

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

Application question(s):

• Are you located in Manitoba?

Experience:

• Litigation Legal Assistant: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person