Legal Professionals

Who are we?
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 Corporate and Estate Planning Legal Assistant for our team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with two partners whose practices focus primarily on corporate law, with additional work in estate planning. If you enjoy being a trusted support professional in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this position may be a great fit.
We’re 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’d love to hear from you.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Client and file management, including client intake, conflict searches, and opening and closing files.
• Drafting professional correspondence and communications for clients.
• Monitoring, prioritizing, and responding to client calls and emails.
• Organizing and maintaining electronic files and documents within the firm’s document management system.
• Conducting online corporate searches and gathering required information.
• Coordinating and scheduling meetings, including arranging necessary bookings and logistics.
• Preparing draft invoices, making revisions, corresponding with clients, and assisting with outstanding accounts.
• Drafting basic corporate documents under lawyer direction.
• Preparing simple Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives
• Providing general administrative support and assisting with additional office duties as needed.

Competencies:
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal team members and clients
• Strong capacity to work independently while also contributing collaboratively within a team
• Proven ability to manage a demanding workload and adapt to shifting priorities
• Exceptional attention to detail, including strong proofreading abilities
• Skilled at multitasking in a fast paced environment and completing projects efficiently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to communicate professionally and tactfully with colleagues and clients
• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential or sensitive information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with ALF and LEAP is considered an asset

Qualifications:
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience
• Post secondary education in Legal Administration or a comparable program
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience in a similar legal support role considered an asset

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

Job Type:
• Full-Time

Qualified candidates are invited to 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 accommodation is available during our assessment and selection processes.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further 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