Opportunities

We are currently hiring for the following positions:

• Assistant Controller

  • Fillmore Riley LLP is a highly regarded and accomplished full-service law firm located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. We have an immediate opening for an Assistant Controller. Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Assistant Controller will assist in the oversight of the daily finance and accounting operations of the firm and will provide leadership to the accounting team while adhering to the quality standards set by the firm and ensuring compliance with Canadian accounting standards.

    Responsibilities

    • Assist in overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations and provide guidance and mentorship to the team fostering an environment that strives for excellence, innovation, enthusiasm and positivity.
    • Take a leadership role with the accounting team responsible for the full accounting cycle including trust desk, A/P, A/R, collections, general ledger, cost recovery and payroll posting.
    • Assist with all aspects of the accounting area and ensure the month close is completed accurately per Canadian accounting standards and within the monthly close cycle, including the preparation and review of all account reconciliations and key accruals.
    • Assist with providing monthly, quarterly and year-end analysis.
    • Assist in the budget process and ensures budget objectives are achieved by scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.
    • Assist to develop, implement and maintain the firm’s financial policies and procedures in accordance with best practices of internal control, accounting standards and business management.
    • Maintain staff through training, coaching and developing personal growth opportunities.
    • Draft and recommend for approval finance policies, processes and procedures.
    • Recommend improvements for the effectiveness and efficiency of the accounting and billing processes.
    • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
    • Perform any other duties as assigned.

    Skills and Experience

    • Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment
    • Excellent people and communication skills
    • Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
    • Complete complex assignments with minimal supervision
    • Strong project and people management skills
    • Ability to prioritize competing deadlines

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or similar field
    • At least five years of work experience in finance, accounting or business operations
    • Completion of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is desirable
    • Expert knowledge of Word and Excel

    Fillmore Riley is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We offer a professional and collaborative work environment, a comprehensive training and orientation program and an exceptional benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skills.

    Please forward your resume stating salary expectations in confidence to:

    Fillmore Riley LLP
    1700–360 Main Street
    Winnipeg MB R3C 3Z3
    Attention: Ms. P. Kapilik
    recruiting@fillmoreriley.com

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

• Family Law Legal Assistant

  • Fillmore Riley LLP is a highly regarded and accomplished full-service law firm located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. We have an immediate opening for a Family Law Legal Assistant. The successful candidate will work in a team environment with the family lawyers and legal assistants.

    Skills and Experience

    • Two or more years of experience as a Family Law Legal Assistant
    • Sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills
    • Excellent people and communications skills
    • Ability to learn quickly, take direction, and retain complex information
    • Strong computer and organizational skills
    • Eager to work in a fast-paced environment
    • Ability to prioritize competing deadlines
    • Ability to work both autonomously and as a team member
    • Consistently produce high-quality work with attention to detail

    Fillmore Riley is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We offer a professional and collaborative work environment, a comprehensive training and orientation program and an exceptional benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skills. Please forward your resume stating salary expectations to:

    Fillmore Riley LLP
    1700-360 Main Street
    Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3Z3
    Attention: Ms. P. Kapilik
    recruiting@fillmoreriley.com

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

• Legal Assistant - Litigation

  • Fillmore Riley LLP is a highly regarded and accomplished full-service law firm located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg.  We have an immediate opening for a Litigation Legal Assistant. 
    

    Responsibilities

    • Prepare legal documents based on instructions by lawyer and by referring to precedents, where required
    • Draft correspondence 
    • Proofread and edit all documents for grammar, spelling and content accuracy
    • Perform all administrative accounting tasks, such as file opening, conflict searches, time entry, billing, cheque requisitions, trust deposits, etc.
    • Assist with general practice office management, including filing, scheduling meetings and court dates, and travel arrangements
    • Conduct legal searches as directed by lawyer
      

    Core Competencies

    • Exercise sound judgement and problem-solving skills
    • Excellent people and communications skills
    • Possess strong computer and organizational skills
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
    • Complete complex assignments with minimal supervision
    • Possess a strong analytical and logistical skill set
    • Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing deadlines
    • Exercise critical thinking, with attention to detail and consistently produce high-quality work
      

    Fillmore Riley is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

    We offer a professional and collaborative work environment, a comprehensive training and orientation program, and an exceptional benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skills.

    Please forward your resume stating salary expectations to:

    Fillmore Riley LLP
    1700 - 360 Main Street
    Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3Z3
    Attention: Ms. P. Kapilik
    E-Mail: recruiting@fillmoreriley.com

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