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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Accounting Clerk - Term Position
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Fillmore Riley LLP is a highly regarded and accomplished full-service law firm located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. Our firm has been entrusted to work on some of the most complex and sophisticated transactions and litigation involving Canada's most prominent companies, institutions and individuals.
We have an opening for an Accounting Clerk for a term position. As a member of the Fillmore Riley Finance Team the Accounting Clerk provides day to day bookkeeping activities that allows for the accurate and timely recognition of the firms financial transactions.
Responsibilities
- Daily bank account reconciliations
- Daily monitoring, reconciliation and entering of purchasing card transactions.
- Assist in the processing of invoices into the accounting system for payment.
- Assist in the uploading of financial transactions to client files.
- Assist in the preparation of cash disbursements using either cheques or electronic payments.
- Obtaining authorization for cash disbursements.
- Analyze discrepancies and unpaid invoices
- Assist in month end reporting procedures
- Use accounting data to resolve accounting problems and discrepancies
- Track and audit petty cash
- Provide support to other team and firm members as required.
- Assist with employee expense reports
- Perform filing and general administrative tasks
- Other projects and duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
- Exercise sound judgement and problem solving
- Excellent people and communications skills
- Possess strong computer skills
- Ability to quickly enter and retrieve data available through accounting software
- Ability to work in a fast paced and high pressure environment
- Strong work ethic and ability to complete all assigned tasks with minimal supervision
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing deadlines
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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Indigenous Student $5,000 Scholarship and Paid Part-Time Internship
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Fillmore Riley LLP is a highly regarded and accomplished full-service law firm located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. We are committed to empowering our team to reach their personal and career goals.
We are excited to announce an exclusive internship opportunity, along with a $5,000 scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year, tailored for Indigenous students enrolled in post-secondary education.
The successful candidate will gain experience and exposure to various operational departments within our firm, such as accounting, marketing, and IT. It will be an opportunity to learn how a professional services firm operates, and a chance to work with staff, managers, and lawyers in the field.
Responsibilities
- Assist department members with specialized projects.
- Attend department meetings.
- Assist our Copy Centre Technician in creating closing books.
- Under the guidance of the Corporate Team Lead file minute books.
- Scan and save documents to our Document Management System.
- Job shadow with members of our Management team and COO
Core Competencies
- Exhibit sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate excellent people and communication skills.
- Attention to detail
- Demonstrate caution when handling confidential documents
What We Offer
- One half-day per week paid internship and a $5,000 scholarship towards post-secondary education.
- Comprehensive training and orientation program.
- Access to resources, mentorships and support you need to succeed.
- Opportunity for community involvement through a variety of firm sponsorships and events.
- Opportunity to learn and work in an office-focused environment.
Eligibility
- Enrolled full time in any field of post-secondary education as of September 2025.
- Self identifies as Indigenous (i.e. First Nation – status and non status, Inuit or Métis). No identification documentation is necessary as we understand students may not always have documentation.
- Interest in a career in law is not a requirement. This opportunity is focused on providing an office environment experience and is not akin to a legal internship.
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, cover letter, and one page writing sample explaining what you hope to gain from this opportunity, to:
Fillmore Riley LLP
1700 - 360 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3Z3
Attention: Ms. P. Kapilik
E-Mail: recruiting@fillmoreriley.comApplication Deadline: April 25th, 2025
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
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Corporate 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. Our firm has been entrusted to work on some of the most complex and sophisticated transactions and litigation involving Canada's most prominent companies, institutions and individuals.
We have an immediate opening for a Corporate Legal Assistant to assist at the partnership level.
Responsibilities
- Interact with clients on phone and in person
- Prepare letters and other correspondence
- Prepare and revise corporate transactional documents
- Organize documents for corporate closings
- Prepare corporate closing books
- Order searches and conduct due diligence inquiries
- Complete LTO service requests
Core Competencies
- Three or more years experience as a corporate legal assistant
- Sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent people and communications skills
- Ability to learn quickly and retain complex information
- Possess strong computer and organizational skills
- Eager to work in a fast-paced environment
- Complete complex assignments with minimal supervision
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing deadlines
- Exercise critical thinking, with attention to detail and consistently produce high-quality work
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. 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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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. Our firm has been entrusted to work on some of the most complex and sophisticated transactions and litigation involving Canada's most prominent companies, institutions and individuals. We have an immediate opening for a Litigation Legal Assistant.
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
- Keep records of matter status and communicate status to client as directed by lawyer
- 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
Core Competencies
- Three or more years experience as litigation legal assistant
- Exercise sound judgment and problem-solving skills
- Possess strong computer and organizational skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Prioritize competing deadlines and complete complex assignments with minimal supervision
- Track record of consistently producing high-quality work with attention to detail
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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