Senior Legal Assistant
$48,100–$62,900 year
Hybrid · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Job Summary
Senior Legal Assistant in Winnipeg supporting the SVP and Senior Legal Counsel with executive administrative duties and litigation coordination in a hybrid work environment. Responsibilities include confidential administrative support, calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reports, preparation of materials, and coordination of all administrative aspects of litigation, including liaising with internal stakeholders and external counsel, processing Statements of Claim, document organization, and governance tracking. Requires 5+ years of legal assistant or law clerk experience, strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint, and ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in a legal assistant or law clerk role, with exposure to litigation
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines
- Experience supporting senior leaders (VP/SVP level) is an asset, with the ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High level of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams); experience with SharePoint required
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
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