Legal Assistant - Ottawa, Canada - Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Posted:
July 4, 2023_

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.

This is a contract opportunity with the possibility of full-time, permanent employment.

Key Responsibities:

Preparation of correspondence and legal documentation including extensive editing and quality assurance
Preparation of pleadings to be filed with various courts
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:

Completed postSecondary education in Office Administration
Legal, or Law Clerk diploma from a recognized postsecondary institute or suitable combination of education and litigation related experience
Minimum five years of law office experience in litigation
Good knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and professional presentation
Bilingualism would be considered an asset

Skills Required:

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