OVERVIEW:

Perrie Law is a legal practice focused on criminal defence, police misconduct, and wills and estates that is looking to expand their offerings. We are committed to serving Nunavummiut in Nunavut and Manitoba and providing the services our clients need. Perrie Law’s primary focus is on delivering results paired with an unwavering dedication to a client-centred approach. Providing Indigenous representation for Indigenous accused across Manitoba and Nunavut, we deeply recognize and understand the unique lived realities of Indigenous people in Canada.
Perrie Law is currently seeking a full-time paralegal to work with us in our Winnipeg office. This position will support day-to-day tasks such as drafting documents, filing, communications, scheduling, document review, and other duties. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated, highly organized and detail-oriented individual, who is dynamic in a changing environment and committed to providing culturally sensitive administrative and legal support to Indigenous clients.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing, drafting, and delivering various correspondence and documents
• Preparing and filing Land Titles documents, through the relevant land titles office or e-filing system;
• Tracking and managing deadlines for conditions, financing, inspections, title searches, and closing dates;
• Conducting title searches, utility searches, and any other required.
• Organizing and maintaining an electronic filing system, keeping track of client files in an organized manner.
• Opening, updating, organizing, maintaining, and closing legal files
• Transcribing notes and assisting with digital dictation and timekeeping
• Reviewing and revisions of format, spelling, and grammar on final documents
• Managing a calendar and scheduling lawyer’s appointments
• Exercising initiative and judgement in lawyer’s absence
• Performing basic research
• Handling of billing, drafting invoices and other accounting matters
• Providing additional administrative assistance and general office duties as required

Qualifications:

• Completion of recognized Legal Assistant program or equivalent lived experience
• Familiarity with real estate conveyancing programs such as Unity, Teranet, etc.
• Comfortable with realtor and lender communications in a professional, timely manner.
• Strong numeracy skills for adjustments, trust accounting, and statement of adjustments preparation.
• Familiarity with Cosmolex and Google Workspace is an asset
• Understanding of legal terminology and processes
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently without supervision
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment
• Strong Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Exemplary ethics and professionalism
• Experience working with Indigenous communities is an asset

• Preparing, drafting, and delivering various correspondence and documents
• Preparing and filing Land Titles documents, through the relevant land titles office or e-filing system;
• Tracking and managing deadlines for conditions, financing, inspections, title searches, and closing dates;
• Conducting title searches, utility searches, and any other required.
• Organizing and maintaining an electronic filing system, keeping track of client files in an organized manner.
• Opening, updating, organizing, maintaining, and closing legal files
• Transcribing notes and assisting with digital dictation and timekeeping
• Reviewing and revisions of format, spelling, and grammar on final documents
• Managing a calendar and scheduling lawyer’s appointments
• Exercising initiative and judgement in lawyer’s absence
• Performing basic research
• Handling of billing, drafting invoices and other accounting matters
• Providing additional administrative assistance and general office duties as require