Legal Assistant

Drake International; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation based on exp

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Supportive, collaborative work enviro

Job summary

Drake International in Ottawa seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support lawyers with documentation, calendar management, and client files. You will coordinate court materials and day-to-day administrative tasks, working closely with lawyers, clients, courts, and opposing counsel to ensure timely filings and follow-ups.

The role emphasizes accuracy, discretion, organization, and professionalism within a well-established Ottawa law firm offering competitive compensation and comprehensive

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience with legal practice management or document management software is an asset

Responsibilities

• Support lawyers with legal documentation, correspondence, and calendar management
• Manage client files, court materials, and day-to-day administrative coordination
• Collaborate with lawyers, clients, courts, opposing counsel, and external parties to ensure timely filings and follow-ups

Skills

Legal support

Organizational skills

Time-management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Document management software

Tools

Legal practice management software

Job description

This 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
• 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.

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.