The Position:

Summit Search Group has been retained by PKF Lawyers on the recruitment of their next Senior Legal Assistant. PKF Lawyers is a full-service law firm that delivers trustworthy, expert advice on a wide range of legal issues. They are one of Manitoba’s top law firms, having established themselves back in 1924. As Manitoba has grown culturally and ethnically diverse, they have modified their services as well. Their lawyers speak 12 different languages to serve clients of all backgrounds and demographics.

As a Senior Legal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting an attorney and ensuring the smooth operation of our client’s legal services. This dynamic position demands a seasoned professional with exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a comprehensive understanding of legal procedures and documentation.

The ideal candidate will possess a robust ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, maintain confidentiality, and exhibit outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Drafting various correspondence and documents based on written instructions, verbal directions and precedents
Reviewing and organizing file materials. Dealing with financial institutions on requirements and financing arrangements. Strong knowledge of basic legal concepts, principles and terminology. Electronic filing of documents with Teranet and The Personal Property Registry. Ability to administer residential and commercial sale, purchase and refinancing real estate matters from start to finish, including registration of documents. Assisting with preparation for hearings, trials and discoveries. Drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives. Ability to conduct due diligence searches.

Qualifications:

5+ years of legal administrative experience. Proficiency in red-lining documents, version control, and understanding multiple parties’ revisions. Ability to prioritize, multitask, and take direction. Experience in transcribing dictations.

For more information, or to submit your resume, please reach out to Matt Erhard at Summit Search Group, [email protected]

 Summit Search Group has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. We strive for continuous development, modeling, inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias throughout our process.

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Matt Erhard Email Matt Erhard View Matt's profile Job ID W1210 City Winnipeg, MB Industry Legal Position Administrative