Legal Assistant 3 - Litigation

Recruitment Details Legal Assistant 3 - Litigation Department: Legal ServicesDesignated Work Location: 3rd Floor, 185 King St.; Remote with designated work locationPosition Type: Permanent, Full-timeHours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday Salary: $2,394.09 - $2,567.21 bi-weekly, as per the Legal Assistant 3 Classification within the C.U.P.E Collective Agreement., based on a 35 hour work week Employee Group: CUPE EXEMPT Posting No.: 126491Closing Date: November 27, 2025Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applicants from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City are encouraged to apply. Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples, and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare in the online application.For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples, and Newcomers.In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.Preference to internal applicants may be applied. Job Profile Reporting to the Legal Administrative Services Manager and under direction of a solicitor, the Legal Assistant 3 will provide a full range of advanced legal administrative support to assigned senior solicitor(s) on highly complex and specialized files. This includes independently drafting and preparing complex legal documents, conducting legal research, acting as liaison between external legal counsel, agencies and the public, file intake and management and assistance in file assignment, as well as scheduling and attending legal meetings. The Legal Assistant 3 will also provide functional supervision, guidance and mentorship, and assist in training clerical staff and junior level Legal Assistants in the work assignments to ensure adherence to legal document templates, processes and procedures as required. The position is also required to handle a high volume of files.Duties As Legal Assistant 3, your duties will include : Provide advanced legal administrative support to assigned senior solicitor(s) Communications File Intake and Management Assist Solicitor Practice and Calendars Training and other Responsibilities as Directed Your Education And Qualifications Include Legal Assistant Certificate from a recognized institution. May consider equivalent combination of education and experience. Extensive related/relevant experience working in a legal setting specifically in the specialized area of law. Ability to work independently with great attention to detail and with a high degree of responsibility and accountability. Considerable and thorough experience of required legal operations, policies, and procedures, legal terminology, and legal and court processes and regulations. Experienced in creating and maintaining accurate records and files in accordance with established policies and procedures. Organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize workloads, and manage concurrent assignments with meeting strict, legislated deadlines. Interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, outside solicitors/lawyers, department heads, city staff and members of the public. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate information through various methods to multiple levels of the organization, stakeholders and the public. Ability to handle confidential and politically sensitive matters with tact, diplomacy and integrity. Supervisory experience and ability to provide guidance, oversight and mentorship would be an asset. IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.Conditions Of Employment The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid. Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful applicant at their expense. How To ApplyAPPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below: Current resume (Required). Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered. Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.* Notes Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 .Position Reports To: Legal Administrative Services Manager Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.