Legal Assistant

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Located in Ottawa, ON

Salary: $50,000 - $75,000

Our client, a reputable medium-large sized Law Firm located Downtown, is looking for a Legal Assistant to join their team. This is a full-time permanent opportunity that offers a flexible hybrid arrangement, a great work atmosphere, opportunity for growth and a challenging environment. 

Only candidates physically residing in the Ottawa area will be considered.

Why work for this organization?

• Hybrid work (3 days in-office)
• 3 weeks' vacation
• Health and Dental benefits after probation
• RRSP match
• 12 personal days per year
• Centrally located 
• Reputable organization 
• Professional development

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Support 3-4 Lawyers (Labour & Employment) by managing their calendars, scheduling meetings, appointments, and conferences
• Liaise with clients and contacts
• Draft basic letters and transcribe documents containing correspondence, memoranda and docket sheets
• Proofread all documents, correspondence and memoranda to ensure accuracy of copy, grammar and punctuation and make changes for lawyer review
• Prepare finalized legal documents (affidavits, motions, subpoenas, etc.)
• Receive, screen and transmit telephone calls, e-mails, conference calls and messages to lawyers
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail
• Process courier shipments
• Maintain client files – Ensure files are closed and stripped before going to off-site storage
• Other duties as assigned
  

Required Skills and Experience:

• Fluently bilingual (written and spoken)
• Minimum 1-2 years of administrative support experience
• Legal experience considered an asset
• Legal Assistant / Law Clerk Diploma considered a strong asset
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Previous experience with WestLaw, LexisNexis considered an asset
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to work overtime if necessary

Salary: $50,000 - $75,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

If you are interested and believe you meet the specified qualifications, please reply to this ad with your Resume.

Please do not hesitate to contact our office at 613-565-XPRS (9777) for more information.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Express Employment Professionals; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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