Legal Assistant

W3Global; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a bilingual Legal Assistant in Ottawa. The ideal candidate will support lawyers with administrative tasks like managing schedules and preparing legal documents. This full-time role offers a collaborative work environment and a salary range of $40,000 to $60,000 per year, along with benefits like dental care and paid time off.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Bilingual (French and English) is required.
• Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedules and appointments for lawyers.
• Perform data entry tasks accurately.
• Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Data Entry

Fluency in French

Confidentiality

Education

Experience in a Legal Environment

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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We are seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented and fluently bilingual (French and English) Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a passion for the legal field, providing essential support to lawyers in various litigation matters. This role requires proficiency in project management, data entry, and administrative tasks, ensuring that all legal documentation is accurate and well-organized.

Duties

Manage schedules, appointments, and deadlines for lawyers.

Perform data entry tasks accurately and efficiently.

Conduct client interviews to gather necessary information for new clients.

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with legal standards.

Handle clerical duties including answering phone calls with professionalism and managing correspondence.

Assist lawyers with case preparation by organizing files and documentation.

Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents to ensure clarity and compliance with regulations.

Asset : able to file documents with the Court.

Assemble Affidavits of documents.

File management including opening and closing files, filing all documents within the document management system and paper files, as required.

Communicating with clients and organizing meetings, etc.

Requirements

Must be bilingual (French and English) and able to communicate proficiently in both languages.

Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar administrative role within a law firm or legal environment.

Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail.

Proficient in data entry and administrative tasks.

Excellent phone etiquette and interpersonal communication skills.

Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures is preferred.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency in using office software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

Join our firm and work with an amazing team! Our office culture is great!

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Pay : $40,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Additional Pay

Dental care

Extended health care

Paid time off

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Language

French (required)

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

Legal Services

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