Career Information

How To Apply

PLEASE DO NOT CALL

Candidates are asked to email a current resume, together with a cover letter stating salary expectations to: careers@tdslaw.com. Please indicate “Paralegal, Financial Corporate Commercial” in the subject line.

Attention: Hiring Manager

Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LAW LLP

242 Hargrave St.

Winnipeg, MB R3C 0V1

We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation related to any materials or activities used throughout our selection process. If you require reasonable accommodation at any time during our selection process, please contact our HR Department at (204) 934-2552.

Commitment to Diversity

One of our firm’s Core Values is that we value diversity and strive to reflect the communities we serve. In that regard, we encourage anyone who identifies as an Indigenous person, a visible minority, a person with a disability, and/or a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to apply. We also welcome you to self-identify your membership in these groups if you wish to do so.

Thompson Dorfman Sweatman (TDS) believes that collaboration is essential to providing outstanding professional service. Their collegial workplace fosters greater teamwork, responsiveness, and communication, providing better results for clients. With Manitoba roots that run more than 130 years deep, TDS has long been recognized as a leading full-service law firm dedicated to serving clients and delivering high quality work.

Perks & Benefits

Company pension with generous employer match. Diverse group health, dental and disability benefits. Employee Assistance Program. Affordable gym in the building. Paid time off. Centrally located in True North Square, a state-of-the-art building, with many nearby restaurants, and amenities available.

Overview

TDS is currently seeking a Paralegal in Corporate Commercial. This position will primarily support the efforts of the Corporate Commercial lawyers at the firm, assisting with the completion of Financing documents, Securities opinions, Limited Partnership matters and providing subject-matter expertise in corporate searches, filings, and documents.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting is a key part of the secured financing transactions group on all facets of secured financing transactions, including, but not limited to, preparing loan security, and supporting documentation, conducting due diligence searches, and completing due diligence reports, reviewing, and registering security, including in land titles and the personal property registry and all correspondence and ancillary communications.

To be successful in this role, you must be highly motivated and capable of managing a high number of tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. The ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team, with a mature, positive attitude and strong work ethic in a fast-paced, professional environment, is a must. To succeed as a paralegal in this role, you must also possess the ability to prioritize, have superior organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.

Location(s)

Winnipeg