Senior Legal Assistant

Job summary

The Senior Legal Assistant provides advanced support to lawyers by managing complex files and coordinating administrative tasks across Family, Wills, and Corporate law. Key duties include preparing legal documents, managing court deadlines, and communicating with clients and court offices.

Job details

Company Description Assiniboia Law Group is a Winnipeg-based law firm committed to delivering practical, client-focused legal services across a range of practice areas. The firm emphasizes clear communication, timely service, and effective advocacy to support individuals, families, and businesses in the community. Team members collaborate closely to provide efficient, organized, and high-quality legal support. Assiniboia Law Group offers a professional environment where legal professionals can develop their skills, contribute meaningfully to client matters, and build long-term careers. Role Description The Senior Legal Assistant will provide advanced support to lawyers, promarily in Family Law, but also in our Wills and Estates and Corporate/Commercial proactice, managing complex files and coordinating day-to-day administrative and legal tasks. Responsibilities include preparing and formatting legal documents, organizing and maintaining physical and electronic files, managing calendars, scheduling appointments and court dates, and tracking deadlines. The role involves communicating with clients, court offices, and other third parties, as well as coordinating the flow of information and ensuring documents are complete and accurate. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Winnipeg, MB. Qualifications 5 years of experience working as a Legal Assistant or Senior Legal Assistant in a law firm or legal environment. Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting, formatting, proofreading, and filing legal documents with courts and agencies. Excellent Communication skills, including clear written correspondence, professional telephone etiquette, and client-facing interaction. Demonstrated Administrative Assistance skills, such as calendar management, file organization, data entry, and document management in a fast-paced setting. Advanced computer skills, including MS Office, legal practice management software, and accurate typing. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently. Post-secondary education in Legal Administration, Paralegal Studies, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Experience in Manitoba court procedures and local rules is an asset.

What you’ll do

The Senior Legal Assistant provides advanced support to lawyers by managing complex files and coordinating administrative tasks across Family, Wills, and Corporate law. Key duties include preparing legal documents, managing court deadlines, and communicating with clients and court offices.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience as a legal assistant and proficiency in legal document preparation and practice management software. A post-secondary education in Legal Administration or Paralegal Studies is required or equivalent experience.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Legal Document Preparation
• Family Law
• Wills and Estates
• Corporate/Commercial Law
• Calendar Management
• File Organization
• Court Filing
• Client Communication
• MS Office
• Legal Practice Management Software
• Proofreading
• Data Entry
• Manitoba Court Procedures
• Administrative Assistance
• Time Management

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative