Legal Professionals

Who we are

Taylor McCaffrey LLP is one of Manitoba’s leading law firms, committed to delivering exceptional service that truly meets our clients’ needs. We take pride in offering a positive, professional environment where experienced team members feel respected, supported, and empowered to excel.

Our culture is built on meaningful training, opportunities for mentorship – an ideal setting for mid‑career professionals looking to deepen their expertise and continue growing in their field.

We also provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health and dental coverage, disability insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment protection, EAP resources for you and your family, and a pension plan designed to support your long‑term well‑being and financial security.

For additional information about the firm, please visit our website at www.tmlawyers.com.

Role Overview:

We are currently seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to provide general assistance to our lawyers. If you enjoy being a trusted support professional in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this position may be a great fit.

We are looking for someone who brings integrity to their work – someone with a strong work ethic, a sense of personal accountability, a polished and professional presence, and a commitment to ethical conduct. If you take pride in delivering high-quality administrative support and contributing to a positive team culture, we want to hear from you.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to draft correspondence to clients and counsel.
• Confidence to draft pleadings and legal documents based on experience and precedents.
• Dictation – prepare letters, e-mails, and court documents.
• Compile briefs.
• Schedule internal and external meetings, phone calls, or outlook calendar events.
• Make necessary bookings, and updating lawyers’ calendars.
• Enter lawyer time, prepare invoices; general and trust deposits of cheques.
• Billing (preparing pre-bills for review and making necessary corrections).
• Organize and manage hard copy and electronic files.
• Basic knowledge of CanLii and Westlaw to find copies of cases is an asset.
• Monitor phone calls.
• Create and review documentation.
• Prepares files for hearings.
• Maintain files in a document management system.
• Ability to work on different legal platforms, depending on the area of practice, such as Lawyer Done Deal, Eclipse, ALF, and LEAP is an asset.
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time.

Competencies:

• Ability to interact effectively with internal firm members and clients.
• Ability to work independently and also work effectively as part of a team.
• Capacity to handle a demanding workload and respond appropriately to changing priorities as needs arise.
• Ability to act with discretion when handling confidential information.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment and implement projects in a timely manner.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with individuals within the firm and clients external to the firm.

Qualifications:

• 1 years’ experience is considered an asset, but we welcome applications from post-secondary legal graduates with administrative experience who seek to learn and develop their skills and experience, then advance in the firm.
• Post-secondary education in Legal Administration.
• Experience in the use of MS Office Applications.
• Experience in a similar role is an asset.
• Able to lift file boxes (up to 25 lbs).

Schedule:

• 35 hour work week, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Type:

• Full-Time

Qualified candidates can submit their resume and cover letter (including salary expectations) to careers@tmlawyers.com.

Taylor McCaffrey LLP  is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all firm members.

Reasonable accommodations are available during our assessment and selection processes.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Taylor McCaffrey LLP
2200– 201 Portage Avenue Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3L3
Phone: 204-949-1312
Website: www.tmlawyers.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-mccaffrey-llp
Instagram: @TM_Lawyers

Qualified candidates can submit their cover letter and resume via email to:

careers@tmlawyers.com