We’re Hiring – Administrative Assistant | Competence & Membership

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The Role:
The Competence and Membership Department oversees the admission and credentialling process for those seeking to become lawyers in Manitoba, as well as practising status updates and law firm registrations for current lawyers. We are expanding our team and seeking a dedicated professional to join us in supporting key initiatives and everyday processes across our department.

About the Law Society:
The Law Society of Manitoba is the independent regulator of approximately 2,400 practicing lawyers that comprise the legal profession in Manitoba. The Law Society’s mandate is to protect the public interest by ensuring that legal services are delivered by a competent, honourable and independent legal profession.

Responsibilities:
Working closely with department leadership to:

  • Process membership applications and petitions from articling students for Call to the Bar (admission as a lawyer).
  • Ensure communications with stakeholders are timely, informative, appropriate and effective.
  • Support the planning and administrative needs for Call to the Bar ceremonies.
  • Maintain accurate database records for membership updates and applications received.
  • Document department policies and processes to ensure clarity and consistency.
  • Support the department in adopting technology solutions to improve operational efficiencies and streamline processes.
  • Contribute to administrative tasks and projects as department needs evolve.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Effective Communicator and Collaborator: Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable working both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
  • Relationship Builder: Proven ability to establish and foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Detail-Oriented & Technical Proficiency: Strong technical skills in preparing, formatting and editing documents across MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and accurately updating, managing, and maintaining databases records.
  • Critical Thinker with Sound Judgment: Adept at interpreting data to make informed decisions and solve problems thoughtfully.

Assets:

  • Previous experience in an office setting of a larger organization or law office
  • Experience in a Microsoft 365 environment
  • A degree or comparable experience in the following areas:
    • Legal or regulatory fields
    • Post secondary administration

Why Join Us?

The Law Society of Manitoba offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution, within a fun, respectful, and inclusive work environment.

To support our dedicated team of professionals, we offer a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive salary, pension, group benefits package, career development and training opportunities.  We are committed to Trust and Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and foster a workplace that actively engages in this journey.

We recognize that diverse opinions, abilities, identities, cultures and languages in our profession and workplace are a critical foundation to an effective and equitable society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. The Law Society of Manitoba welcomes applications from people with disabilities.  Disability accommodations are available upon request.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to apply for this permanent, full-time position to:  careers@lawsociety.mb.ca to the attention of: Joan Holmstrom, Director – Competence.

Closing date for applications is:  November 13, 2026

The Law Society of Manitoba thanks all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those applicants to be interviewed will be contacted.