Legal Assistant, Corporate Services

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Commitment to Diversity

One of our firm’s Core Values is that we value diversity and strive to reflect the communities we serve. In that regard, we encourage anyone who identifies as an Indigenous person, a visible minority, a person with a disability, and/or a member of the 2

SLGBTQ+ community to apply. We also welcome you to self-identify your membership in these groups if you wish to do so.

Thompson Dorfman Sweatman (TDS) believes that collaboration is essential to providing outstanding professional service. Their collegial workplace fosters greater teamwork, responsiveness, and communication, providing better results for clients. With Manitoba roots that run more than 130 years deep, TDS is Manitoba’s largest independent law firm and has long been recognized as a leading full-service law firm dedicated to serving clients and delivering high-quality work.

• Company pension
• Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Extended Health Care
• Life Insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• Centrally located in True North Square, a state-of-the-art building.
• Some flexibility for start and end times within core office hours.

Overview

TDS is currently seeking a Legal Assistant with Corporate Services. This position will primarily support the efforts of the Corporate Services department, assisting with the preparation, management, and submission of corporate filings.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and submission of various corporate filings and resolutions
• Preparation and distribution of monthly invoices
• Minute book filing of documents.
• Responding to client inquiries with respect to Annual Returns, Annual Resolutions, and invoices
• Opening new Corporate Services files
• Closing Corporate Services files

Preferred Qualifications

• Legal Administrative Assistant certificate or diploma
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Superior organizational, administration and research skills