Posted 13 days ago
Litigation Legal Assistant
@ Aplin
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Overview
Aplin is hiring a Litigation Legal Assistant full-time for a prestigious downtown Winnipeg law firm. The role supports a busy litigation practice with document preparation, court filings, file management and client communication. The posting offers a competitive starting salary, a matching RRSP/DPSP plan, flexible work arrangements with 1-2 work-from-home days per week, and professional development.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, format and file legal documents and correspondence
- File documents with Manitoba courts
- Conduct due diligence and legal searches
- Maintain electronic and paper filing systems
- Open and close files, complete conflict searches and assist with billing
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary education in legal administration or related program
- 3+ years litigation support in a law firm preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office proficiency
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-25
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Legal Administration |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan |
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Aplin
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 842 |
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Stacey Danley at Aplin has partnered with one of Winnipeg’s most prestigious downtown law firms on the search for a Litigation Legal assistant. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive support to a busy litigation practice.
Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits
- Matching RRSP/DPSP plan
- Flexible work arrangements (WFH 1-2 days per week; flexible start and end times)
- Professional development opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, transcribe, revise, and format correspondence and legal documents using lawyer instructions and established precedents
- Prepare and file documentation with the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench and Court of Appeal
- Conduct due diligence and other legal searches
- Proofread and edit documents for accuracy, grammar, spelling, formatting, and consistency
- Maintain organized electronic and/or paper filing systems
- Open and close files, complete conflict searches, and assist with billing and lawyer time entry
- Communicate professionally with clients, colleagues, external agencies, and members of the public
- Handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality and discretion
- Provide additional administrative support and assist with other duties as required
Skills & Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Legal Administration or a related program
- 3+ years of experience supporting litigation matters within a law firm is preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading abilities
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines
- Ability to multitask, take initiative, and exercise sound judgment
- Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision while following established procedures
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
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