Litigation Legal Assistant #3474 - Winnipeg

Litigation Legal Assistant

Looking for an opportunity to work with a full service business law firm and utilize your legal skills in a dynamic, positive fast paced working environment? If you answered YES, then this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for!
Our client is looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant. This is a great opportunity to work with a highly professional reputable firm and be apart of a growing organization. Specifically, your responsibilities will include:
• Proficient drafting skills with the ability to produce quality documents
• A keen eye to detail; spelling and grammar
• Coordinate correspondence both between internal departments and external vendors
• Data entry 40-60 WPM
• Strong organization skills
• A positive, self-starter attitude with an ability to take initiative
• Prepare legal documents, court reports and affidavits
• Research records, court files and other legal documents
• Excellent communication skills
• A proven ability to manage priorities and meat deadlines
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Excellent computer skills
• Adhere to administration procedures and policy

The ideal candidate will be positive, thorough and detail process orientated as well as accurate and organized, but can also meet strict deadlines, work as a team member and contribute to a collaborative culture.
In addition to legal experience, the personality and corporate culture fit of the candidate will be critical in the selection.

Our client offers an extremely competitive compensation package, including benefits and a pension plan.

What you need to have:
• 3+ years of previous experience in the area of litigation
• Proficient user of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to work individually as well as comfortable in a team-based environment
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to communicate with clients
• Excellent time management abilities as well as work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail

If you are interested please apply in this page.