Litigation Legal Assistant - Ottawa

Our legal service client is seeking an Employment and Litigation Legal Assistant to join their firm in Ottawa, Ontario. The ideal candidate should have 2+ years of related experience and is knowledgeable of the Rules of Civil Procedure.

About the role

• Draft and edit legal documents and correspondence (including but not limited to motion records, pre-trial/mediation memos, pleadings, affidavits of documents)
• Other duties as assigned
• Act as a liaison between lawyers, clients, and the courts in a professional and courteous manner
• Perform accounting-related functions
• Maintain calendars by scheduling appointments, arranging meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements

About you

• You are highly detail-oriented, able to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced and unpredictable work environment
• You are professional, responsive, and dependable with excellent interpersonal and client service skills
• You demonstrate resilience and adaptability
• You have 2+ years of related experience
• You have a Legal Administration or Law Clerk degree/diploma
• You are knowledgeable of the Rules of Civil Procedure with respect to deadlines, court procedures, trial preparation
• You can work well both independently and as part of a team
• You are proficient with PC Law, Primafact, Adobe Pro and Microsoft Office Suite of programs

Benefits

• Extended health care
• Company pension
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Dental care