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family law legal assistant
Posted on October 08, 2024 by Employer details Bennet Waugh Corne
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Bennet Waugh Corne, a 7 lawyer firm which specializes in resolving family law, adoption, and related legal issues through collaborative, negotiated, mediated and litigation models is currently seeking an experienced family law legal assistant to join our support team. We are situated in a newly renovated space within a heritage building 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 . The successful candidate will carry out an important and rewarding role helping to address the important issues presented in the practice of family law. Duties include: * Legal administrative assistance, primarily in area of family law * Efficient and accurate transcription of dictated documents * Ability to work in fast paced environment * Preparing, editing and formatting correspondence, agreements, court and other legal documents in accordance with instructions and with strong attention to detail * Communicating with clients, lawyers and court staff * Maintaining strong legal team and client relationship, including keeping client updated on file progress * Document management and maintaining organization of physical and electronic files * 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 * Other duties, as assigned. *Qualifications and Skills* * Certificate from a recognized Legal Administrative Assistant program * Minimum 2 years office experience as a legal assistant; preference given to those with specific experience in family law * Ability to proactively carry out duties * Typing speed minimum of 55 wpm with accuracy * Friendly personality and positive attitude * Strong communication skills, both oral and written * Ability to multi task/prioritize tasks, and work productively * Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organization * Ability to understand, follow and implement 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 * *Benefits and remuneration - competitive salary commensurate with experience, wellness and flex days, summer flex/reduced hours and solid benefits. Salary identified based upon approximate 2 years specific experience, and demonstrated skills in practice area.* Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From $37,000.00 per year Benefits: * Dental care * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Life insurance * Paid time off Schedule: * Monday to Friday Application question(s): * Do you have experience as a family law administrative assistant? Experience: * legal assistant: 2 years (required) Work Location: In person- LocationWinnipeg, MB
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$37,000YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9479158364
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