Opportunities
When you want to reach your fullest potential.
We’re a highly energized firm of thriving professionals who are deeply committed to helping clients overcome any challenge they face. We’re equally committed to helping everyone on our team reach their personal and career goals, so we provide all of the resources, mentorships and support you need to succeed.
At Fillmore Riley, we foster a welcoming, supportive, and equitable workplace for all our people. We firmly believe in the benefits that having different people, perspectives, and backgrounds affords us. Diversity not only creates better individuals but also better lawyers. Fillmore Riley is committed to creating a collegial and professional environment composed of lawyers as well as legal administrative and business professionals with a varied range of experiences that are representative of Manitoba’s population.
We encourage applications from Indigenous and visible minorities, people who identify with the LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability. At Fillmore Riley, we are actively engaged in our community—including supporting non-profits and initiatives that benefit these groups—to create a more inclusive and equitable society.
Legal Administrative & Business Professionals
At Fillmore Riley, every team member plays an integral role in our firm’s success. We’re committed to maintaining the high standards of excellence that made Fillmore Riley a leading firm. From legal assistants and paralegals to technology and accounting professionals, we provide the support to help lawyers deliver exceptional client service.
We offer a professional and collaborative work environment, and we’re committed to giving you the resources you need to succeed. We encourage you to apply if you feel Fillmore Riley is the right fit for you. Please email your cover letter and resume to Pinky Kapilik, Human Resources Manager, at recruiting@fillmoreriley.com.
We are currently hiring for the following positions:
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Litigation Legal Assistant
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Fillmore Riley LLP is a highly regarded and accomplished full-service law firm located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. Join a firm that is routinely entrusted to work on some of the most complex and sophisticated transactions involving Canada’s most prominent companies.
The role of a Litigation Legal Assistant is to prepare, coordinate, revise, transcribe, and organize legal and administrative matters, as well as keeping up with practice management needs. This role will provide support in all aspects of litigation and e-Discovery.
Responsibilities
- Perform all administrative accounting tasks, such as file opening, conflict searches, time entry, e-billing, cheque requisitions, trust deposits, etc.
- Arrange service of documents with process server
- Prepare legal documents based on instructions by lawyer and by referring to precedents, where required
- Draft correspondence including demand letters
- Proofread and edit all documents for grammar, spelling and content accuracy
- Assist with general practice office management, including filing, scheduling meetings and court dates
- Work with large complex document sets and compile, review and organize clients’ electronic documents
Core Competencies
- Exercise critical thinking with attention to detail and consistently produce high-quality work
- Proficient with software and able to adapt to new technologies
- Able to prioritize competing deadlines and complete complex assignments with minimal supervision
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Sound judgment and strong organizational skills
What We Offer
- Competitive salary that is commensurate with experience and skills
- Exceptional benefits package, including extended health coverage, dental coverage and long-term disability
- Employee Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)
- RRSP Matching Program
- Comprehensive training and orientation program
- Part-time remote work program
- Corporate gym membership rate
- Shortened work day on Fridays during the summer months
- Opportunity for community involvement through a variety of firm sponsorships and events
Fillmore Riley is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
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.comWe thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
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Corporate Transactional Paralegal
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Fillmore Riley LLP is a highly regarded and accomplished full-service law firm located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. Join a firm that is routinely entrusted to work on some of the most complex and sophisticated transactions involving Canada’s most prominent companies.
The role of Corporate Transactional Paralegal is an opportunity for you to be an integral team member throughout all stages of transactions. You will work with professionals committed to excellence and receive opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Prepare key documents required to form Manitoba and Federal corporations, professional corporations and limited partnerships.
- Assist with documentation to amend, revise, amalgamate, dissolve and continue corporations.
- Complete applications for extra-provincial registrations.
- Register business names.
- Create and maintain electronic corporate minute books.
- Assist in the preparation and closing of corporate transactions.
Core Competencies
- Sound judgment and strong organizational skills.
- Proficient with software and able to adapt to new technologies.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to prioritize competing deadlines and complete complex assignments with minimal supervision.
- Exercise critical thinking with attention to detail and consistently produce high-quality work.
- Able to lift up to ten pounds.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary that is commensurate with experience and skills.
- Exceptional benefits package, including extended health coverage, dental coverage and long-term disability.
- Employee Family Assistance Plan (EFAP).
- RRSP Matching Program.
- Comprehensive training and orientation program.
- Part-time remote work program.
- Corporate gym membership rate.
- Shortened work day on Fridays during the summer months.
- Opportunity for community involvement through a variety of firm sponsorships and events.
Fillmore Riley is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
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.comWe thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
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