Legal Assistant – Contract

Job title:

Legal Assistant – Contract

Company

LRO Staffing

Job description

Legal Assistant – Contract – 17947About the OpportunityOur client is the downtown Ottawa office of an international law firm. They are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join their corporate services team for a long-term contract (approximately 14 months).Duties include but are not limited to:

• Handling all administrative duties, including but not limited to, email and calendar management, drafting letters, filing, printing and scanning, coordinating meetings, making travel arrangements, processing incoming and outgoing mail, preparing expense reports, and processing of accounts
• Preparing and maintaining a bring-forward system as well as providing appropriate reminders
• Preparing initial drafts of correspondence, documents, summaries, and critical date lists based on precedents and/or instructions, all under legal professional supervision.
• Preparing and processing all client billing
• Liaising with Billing Coordinators for the monthly production of accounts
• Ensuring all filing is organized and up to date on a regular basis
• Coordinating tasks with other administrative departments
• Providing backup coverage in the absence of other assistants
• Other duties as assigned

About YouThe successful candidate will have the following:

• Completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk certificate
• Bilingual candidate (English and French) an asset
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of Legal Assistant work experience, with a preference for those who have worked in a large firm
• Experience supporting a corporate law and/or litigation practice is a strong preference
• In-depth understanding of business and legal terminology
• Proficient in using modern operating systems and legal tools including iManage, Elite 3E, Adobe Pro, DocuSign and ACL

About the JobSalary will depend on experience. Benefits and a hybrid work schedule will be offered.How to ApplyPlease apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to . If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 17947.Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

Expected salary

Location

Ottawa, ON

Job date

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 04:35:33 GMT

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