ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is the downtown Ottawa office of an international law firm. They are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join their litigation team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide high-level support to legal professionals with busy practices
• Draft, format, proofread, and file legal documents for Ontario Courts
• Manage multiple calendars, including scheduling meetings, court appearances, and arbitration hearings, while tracking all related deadlines
• Maintain organized and confidential client files, both digital and physical
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other external parties
• Review legal documents for accuracy and completeness
• Support billing and time entry processes, ensuring timely and accurate submissions
• Use legal software and tools for case management, e-discovery, and document automation
• Provide administrative support during court proceedings and client meetings, including preparation and follow-up
• Collaborate with legal professionals and other assistants to meet deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities
• Ensure compliance with legal standards and ethical guidelines
• Deliver excellent client service and help maintain strong client relationships
• Perform other administrative tasks as needed to support the firm’s operations

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide high-level support to legal professionals with busy practices
• Draft, format, proofread, and file legal documents for Ontario Courts
• Manage multiple calendars, including scheduling meetings, court appearances, and arbitration hearings, while tracking all related deadlines
• Maintain organized and confidential client files, both digital and physical
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other external parties
• Review legal documents for accuracy and completeness
• Support billing and time entry processes, ensuring timely and accurate submissions
• Use legal software and tools for case management, e-discovery, and document automation
• Provide administrative support during court proceedings and client meetings, including preparation and follow-up
• Collaborate with legal professionals and other assistants to meet deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities
• Ensure compliance with legal standards and ethical guidelines
• Deliver excellent client service and help maintain strong client relationships
• Perform other administrative tasks as needed to support the firm’s operation