Legal Assistant Bilingual

Stacey Danley at Aplin has partnered with one of Winnipeg’s premier downtown law firms on the search for a bilingual legal assistant. This is an ideal opportunity for a French/English administrative professional to take their career to the next level.

Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive group benefits and pension matching
• A central location in a state-of-the-art office
• Flexibility with start and end times
• Professional development opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Providing administrative support to a group of 1-2 lawyers
• Assisting in the preparation and completion of legal documents and pleadings
• Opening and closing files and diarizing deadlines
• Filling paper and electronic documents and updating the document management system
• Drafting and editing various correspondence in both English and French
• Calendar and email management as needed

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French
• Previous administrative experience in a corporate office setting
• Legal or administrative assistant diploma or certificate
• Strong MS Office skills
• An eye for detail with an ability to work in a deadline-driven environment

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.