Civil/Family Litigation Lawyer (Winnipeg)

The Job

PKF Lawyers, Manitoba’s Law Firm, is looking to immediately fill a position in our litigation department. We are looking for an enthusiastic junior lawyer, with 3-5 years’ experience, to join our team on a full-time permanent basis, working at our head office location in Winnipeg. The ideal candidate will be interest in civil litigation and family law. No “book of business” is required.

Compensation

We offer a very competitive salary package (commensurate with experience), as well as group benefits. For example, at 3 years call, anticipated remuneration is $69,000.00 based on $150,000.00 in collections.

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must be a practicing member in good standing with The Law Society of Manitoba and have demonstrated experience and proficiency practicing law.

Skills and Abilities

The ideal candidate would have:

• Strong personal integrity and exemplary personal and professional ethics
• Superior work ethic and drive for success as a lawyer
• Superior people skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving, logical, and deductive reasoning abilities
• Exemplary research skills
• Demonstrable written and oral communication skills
• Proven time management and organization skills
• The ability to work under pressure and meet time-sensitive deadlines
• The ability to work independently as well constructively in a team environment

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, sample work, law school transcript, and letters of reference, in confidence to Troy Harwood-Jones.