The Position:
Summit Search Group has been retained by our Winnipeg-Based client on the recruitment of an experienced Legal Assistant to join its corporate/commercial practice group. This role plays a critical part in supporting lawyers through the full lifecycle of corporate transactions, including incorporations, reorganizations, dissolutions, and mergers. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing complex legal documentation, managing multiple priorities, and ensuring all administrative aspects of file management are handled with precision and discretion. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of sophisticated commercial matters in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment. Ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives on organization, client service, and transactional work.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Document Preparation:
- Prepare complex legal documentation for corporate transactions such as incorporations, amendments, reorganizations, amalgamations, and dissolutions.
- Draft documents using multiple information sources and ensure all documentation meets accuracy and quality standards.
- Communicate with lawyers, clients, and external professionals regarding day-to-day file matters; escalate issues to counsel as needed.
Administrative Duties:
- Maintain both paper and electronic filing systems to ensure efficiency and organization.
- Draft, revise, and manage correspondence and other documentation from verbal and written instructions.
- Prepare invoices and manage billing deadlines accurately and promptly.
- Complete general administrative tasks, including scanning, copying, and filing.
Qualifications:
- Completion of a Legal Assistant diploma or equivalent experience in a legal environment.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a legal assistant, with at least 2 years focused in corporate and commercial law.
- Experience with commercial transactions such as share purchases, vendor financing, and asset purchases is considered an asset.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to build and maintain professional relationships.
For more information, or to submit your resume, please reach out to Matt Erhard at Summit Search Group, matt.erhard@summitsearchgroup.com
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