Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Overview

A firm located in Selkirk, MB is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Family Legal Assistant to join its legal team. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a solid understanding of legal procedures. This role is essential in supporting attorneys with various tasks, ensuring that all legal documentation is accurate and timely. The Legal Assistant will play a vital role in maintaining the efficiency of operations and enhancing client satisfaction in family law.

Duties

• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, and briefs.

• Manage project timelines and ensure deadlines are met through effective project management.

• Perform data entry and maintain organized filing systems for easy retrieval of case files.

• Proofread legal documents for accuracy, clarity, and compliance with legal standards.

• Conduct client interviews to gather necessary information for cases.

• Handle clerical tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing correspondence, and answering phone calls with professionalism.

• Perform data entry in Childview.

• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in all aspects of work.

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in family law is preferred.

• Previous administrative experience in a legal setting is preferred.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Proficient writing skills for drafting correspondence and legal documents.

• Experience with data entry and maintaining accurate records.

• Familiarity with legal drafting processes is a plus.

• Excellent phone etiquette and interpersonal skills for effective communication with clients and colleagues.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• On-site parking

Company DescriptionW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.
We're proud of the investments we've made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.
Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization's staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.
We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, temporary positions and remote jobs for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.
We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.
Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company's unique needs.
As a W3Global client, you'll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.Company DescriptionW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.We're proud of the investments we've made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.Our ServicesW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization's staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, temporary positions and remote jobs for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.Our ExpertiseW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company's unique needs.As a W3Global client, you'll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.