Support Staff

Legal Assistant
PKF Lawyers, Winnipeg, MB

PKF is seeking to hire a full time legal assistant to provide general support and assistance in all areas of law. This is a full-time position, starting immediately. We offer a comprehensive group benefits package. Salary commensurate with experience. Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume in confidence to our office manager, Holly Kotowich, setting out salary expectations and references.

Duties include:

Preparing documents and correspondence based on written instruction, verbal direction, and precedents;
Management of electronic and physical legal files;
Assistance with general practice management,
Data input and generating reports and billings from our electronic practice management program, Cosmilex
Day-to-day support for more than one lawyer's practice
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications, skill and/or abilities:
Legal training and experience;
Good organizational skills;
Attention to detail;
Ability to prioritize and multitask;
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and comfortable using technology;
Ideal candidate will be familiar with Cosmolex
Collegial, and prepared to help others and work as a team with other support staff

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Type: Full-time

Requirements:

Graduate of a recognized legal administrative program
At least 3 years' experience working as a legal assistant with experience relating to Wills ans Estates, Corporate Commercial Transactions and Real Estate files.
People with Criminal, Civil or Family only experience will not be considered for the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person