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Legal Assistant – Corporate

Legal Assistant – Corporate

perley robertson hill mc dougall • Ottawa, ON, CA
18 days ago
Salary
CA$48,000.00–CA$55,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Posted: September 23, 2026

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 customer service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparation of correspondence and legal documentation including extensive editing and quality assurance
  • Coordinate external and internal communication including mail, e-mail, fax and telephone calls
  • Address client inquiries as required
  • Maintain client files
  • Daily preparation of dockets
  • Preparation of accounts
  • Preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney and Estate documentation
  • Coordinate and organize meetings, conference calls and maintain agenda
  • Coordinate travel arrangements as applicable
  • Assist with other projects and support other departments as required

Qualifications

  • Office Administration – Legal or Law Clerk diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute or suitable combination of education and experience
  • Minimum one (1) year of law office experience
  • Strong working knowledge of PC desktop tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, e-mail
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional presentation
  • Basic office equipment experience
  • Customer relations experience
  • Experience preparing and editing correspondence

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

This is a vacant position. Salary range: $48,000-$55,000

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Legal Assistant – Corporate • Ottawa, ON, CA