About the Opportunity
Our client is the downtown Ottawa office of an international law firm. They are looking for a fluently bilingual legal assistant to join their advocacy group on a full-time, permanent basis.
Duties include but are not limited to :
- Organizing and expediting the flow of work through the professional's practice, initiating any follow-up action as appropriate
- Working proactively in the day-to-day support of the professional's practice
- Accurately preparing legal documents and correspondence with minimal direction
- Transcribing and typing legal documents and correspondence
- Liaising between the legal professionals and various internal and external individuals and clients
- Managing the professional’s calendar, including travel arrangements
- Preparing expense reports
- Preparing and organizing meeting and briefing materials for the professional
- Preparing litigation documents, including Books of Authorities, Compendium of Argument
- Supporting the practice group in monitoring billing matters and undertaking of administrative tasks
- Any other duties as required
About You
The successful candidate will have the following :
Relevant post secondary education (such as Administrative Assistant or Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma) coupled with a minimum of three years in a legal environment.
Experience in litigation is an asset
- Bilingualism (French / English) is required
- Knowledge of the Quebec court system is required
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of Litigation management programs is an asset
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner
- Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment
- Strong written, oral and verbal communication skills in both English and French is required
- Strong organization and time management skills
About the Job
Salary will depend on experience. Benefits and a hybrid work option will be offered.
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