Bilingual Litigation Legal Assistant
Ottawa, ON
AC-18350
Our client, the premier independent Ottawa law firm, is currently seeking a Bilingual Litigation Legal Assistant. The Legal Assistant provides administrative support within a professional legal environment.
The Legal Assistant is responsible for coordinating a variety of administrative procedures to ensure a high standard of quality and client service.
Key Responsibilities :
- Preparation of correspondence and legal documentation including extensive editing and quality assurance
- Preparation of pleadings to be filed with various courts.
- Coordinate external and internal communication including mail, e-mail, fax and telephone calls
- Address client inquiries as required
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients and various components of the legal system
- Maintain client files
- Daily preparation of dockets
- Preparation of accounts
- Coordinate and schedule meetings, conference calls and maintain agenda
- Assist with other projects and support other departments as required
Qualifications :
- Fluently Bilingual in English and French
- Completed post-Secondary education in Office Administration Legal, or Law Clerk diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute or suitable combination of education and litigation related experience
- Good knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure
- Strong working knowledge of PC desktop tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, e-mail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional presentation
- Bilingualism is preferred
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize job tasks in order to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to respond effectively and professionally to changes in schedules and priorities
- Ability to ensure consistent attention to details
- Ability to work independently within a team environment
- Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with sensitive information
- A positive, supportive and professional attitude
Employment Equity Statement
Our client is is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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