Legal Assistant - Winnipeg, Canada - Bennet Waugh Corne

Bennet Waugh Corne
Bennet Waugh Corne
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Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

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Description
Bennet Waugh Corne is situated in newly renovated space in the downtown/exchange district of Winnipeg at Main and Bannatyne. We offer a friendly, supportive work environment and are looking for a team player to join our firm.


Duties include:

  • Efficient and accurate transcription of dictated agreements, correspondence, and court documents
  • Preparing, and editing correspondence and legal documents in accordance with instructions
  • Communicating with clients, lawyers and court staff
  • General assistant duties including filing, organizing files, scheduling appointments
  • Scheduling, and diarizing court dates, diarizing filing dates, and assisting with/monitoring filing compliance
  • Posting data and preparing statements of account
  • Providing support on real estate files
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Certificate from a recognized Legal Administrative Assistant program
  • Minimum 2 years experience, as family law legal assistant
  • Typing speed minimum of 55 wpm with accuracy
  • Friendly personality and positive attitude
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Ability to multi task and work productively
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organization
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office and Outlook
  • Willingness to work as part of a team to achieve firm goals
  • Strong client service skills, including patience, and professionalism
  • Experience with PCLaw software an asset
  • Experience with real estate purchases or sale files an asset, but not required

Benefits and remuneration - competitive salary commensurate with experience, RRSP employee contribution plan, and solid benefits. Salary identified based upon approximate 3 years experience, and demonstrated skills.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
From $35,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • RRSP match

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees required to follow provincial health COViD-19 recommendations, office closed to general public, clients must wear masks, work spaces disinfected


Experience:

- legal assistant: 2 years (preferred)


Work Location:
In person
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