Law Assistant

Adecco; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting a Law Assistant for a full-time permanent position in downtown Ottawa. The ideal candidate will support lawyers, manage documents, and coordinate billing, requiring strong organizational skills and over 2 years of experience in Family law. Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Benefits

12 personal days

100% health and dental from the 1st day

Long-term disability after 3 months

RRSP after 1 full year start at 3%

Qualifications

• Over 2 years’ experience in Family law.
• Bilingualism in French and English, both oral and written.
• Strong technical skills with proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Filling documents in the document management system.
• Coordinating the monthly billing.
• Supporting the litigation team and managing day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Adecco is currently recruiting for a Law Assistant for a full-time permanent contract role with our client based out of downtown, Ottawa, ON. Ideal candidate would have experience with personal injury and employment. Bilingual is considered a strong asset. This person will be working with 2 partners.

• Compensation :
• 12 personal days (sick and others)
• 100 % health and dental from 1st day
• Long term disability after 3 months
• RRSP after 1 full year start at 3%.
• Hybrid Flexible : Left to the discretion of the employee.
• 35 hours per week
• Working hours are within business core hours.

The Law Assistant will have the following responsibilities :

• Filling documents in the document management system as per client
• Coordinates the monthly billing.
• Review the AR list.
• Setting up meetings and appointments
• As part of our dynamic and fast-paced Law environment
• you will play a critical role in supporting our litigation team and assisting in the day-to-day management of the lawyers you support.
• This position requires a proactive, organized professional who can anticipate needs and ensure the smooth operation of both Law and administrative functions.

The Law Assistant must meet the following mandatory requirements :

• Over 2 years’ experience in Family law;
• Ability to multitask, handle more than one professional, and undertake additional responsibilities as required within the practice group;
• Ability to handle client relations;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Bilingualism both orally and written in French and English
• Strong oral and written communication skills; and
• Strong technical skills with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel.

If you are interested in the Law Assistant role, please apply now by clicking “Apply now.”