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Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

TAG HRottawa, on, Canada
9 days ago
Salary
CA$55,000.00–CA$60,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking for a full-time, on-site role in Ottawa ? Our client, a well-established law firm, is seeking a skilled professional to provide administrative support to multiple lawyers. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in a legal environment, this could be the right fit for you!

Salary Range : $55,000-$60,000

About You

To succeed in this role, you'll need :

  • 2+ years of experience in administration, preferably in a legal or professional services environment
  • A post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Pro

About the Role

If hired, you will :

  • Organize workflow, manage calendars, and schedule appointments, hearings, and conferences
  • Draft legal documents such as affidavits, briefs, motions, and settlement agreements
  • Liaise between lawyers, clients, and contacts
  • Conduct legal research using WestlawNext and LexisNexis
  • Perform conflict searches, create and maintain client files, and close files as instructed
  • Maintain and update client and arbitrator contact lists
  • Manage file creation, document maintenance, and case preparation
  • Input and validate lawyers’ time dockets and track LSO Continuing Professional Development hours

    • Perks and Benefits

  • Hybrid work model
  • Employer-paid group health benefits
  • RRSP matching
  • Generous vacation and sick leave
  • Annual wellness allowance
  • Free parking
  • Professional development opportunities

    • Applied to this job already? We repost job listings regularly to attract a wider range of candidates. If you’ve applied recently, there's no need to re-apply. Be confident that if your profile aligns with what we're seeking, we'll be in touch!

    Do you have questions about the role or are unsure if it fits you well? Let's chat! Connect with me on LinkedIn or email me at to get the conversation started.