Legal Administrative Assistant

Our client, a boutique litigation firm in downtown Winnipeg, has partnered with Stacey Danley at Aplin on the search for a Legal Administrative Assistant. This is an ideal role for a strong administrative professional to specialize in the legal field.

Benefits and Perks:

• A competitive starting salary
• Employer paid benefits
• A flexible and friendly workplace

Responsibilities:

• Set up and maintain filing systems, utilizing knowledge of legal records and procedures and frequently controlling confidential materials and documents
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents, such as deeds, wills, affidavits and briefs
• Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage
• Provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of office
• Answer phone calls, schedule meetings and direct clients as needed
• Open, update (including data entry and scanning of documentation), organize, maintain and close legal files (paper and electronic)
• Provide information to employees and clients by answering questions and requests 

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• A post-secondary diploma in legal administration
• Previous office administrative experience (previous in a law firm is a strong asset)
• Demonstrated initiative and be a self-starter
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to provide polite and professional communication
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Must be able to effectively multi-task, manage time-sensitive documents and have exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word and Excel
• Experience with PC Law an asset

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