Legal AssistantLocation: Ottawa, ON
Work Type: Permanent
Salary: $60,000-$75,000
Vacancy: Existing vacancyThis Legal Assistant role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal support professional who enjoys keeping files organized, managing deadlines, and supporting lawyers in a professional law firm environment. The right person will see this opportunity as a strong next step if they have experience in legal administration, client service, document preparation, and confidential file management.Why This Role
This role offers long-term stability, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to join a well-established Ottawa law firm. You’ll be part of a collaborative legal team where accuracy, discretion, organization, and professionalism are valued every day.The Role: Legal Assistant
In this role, you will spend most of your time supporting lawyers with legal documentation, correspondence, calendar management, client files, court materials, and day-to-day administrative coordination. You will work closely with lawyers, clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other external parties to help ensure files, deadlines, meetings, filings, and follow-ups are handled efficiently and accurately.What You’ll Bring
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Clerk, Law Clerk, or similar legal support professional
- Experience working in a legal office or law firm environment
- Strong organizational, time-management, written communication, and verbal communication skills
- Close attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple files, deadlines, and priorities
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Experience with legal practice management or document management software is an asset
Benefits & Environment
Benefits for this role include competitive compensation based on experience, a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive, collaborative work environment in a convenient Ottawa location.If this Legal Assistant role sounds right for you, apply today.Since 1951, Drake International has connected people with meaningful work across Canada and globally. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. For accommodation requests, contact 613 237 3370.