Legal Assistant - Winnipeg, Canada - Smith Corona Van Dongen & Cook

Description

• Prepare legal documents based on instructions/digital dictation, by lawyer and by referring to

• Draft correspondence for lawyer
• Proofread and edit all documentation for grammar, spelling, and content accuracy
• Perform all administrative accounting tasks, such as file opening, conflict searches, billing, cheque requisitions, trust deposits, answer telephones, greet clients, etc.
• Assist with general practice office management, including filing, scheduling meetings

• Conduct legal searches as directed by lawyer

• Excellent people and communications skills
• Possess strong computer and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced and highpressure environment
• Complete complex assignments with mínimal supervision
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing deadlines

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

• Monday to Friday