Legal Assistant - Contract - 18437

LRO Staffing; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal services provider in Ottawa is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team on a contract basis. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, maintaining client files, and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate has post-secondary education in Legal Administration, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office. The position offers an hourly pay rate of $21.00 to $26.00, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal or professional services environment preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; French is an asset.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Review, format, and prepare legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain client files and case records (electronic and paper).
• Provide general administrative support to lawyers and the legal team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Education

Post-secondary education in Legal Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Legal or Document Management Systems

Job description

About the Opportunity

On behalf of our client located in downtown Ottawa, we are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join a dynamic team on a contract basis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and can balance accuracy, organization, and client service.

Duties include but are not limited to :

• Review, format, and prepare legal documents and correspondence
• Maintain client files and case records (electronic and paper)
• Assist with interpreting and executing requests within legal documents and agreements
• Coordinate schedules, deadlines, and client requests within designated timelines
• Conduct basic legal research and fact-checking as required
• Provide general administrative support to lawyers and the legal team

About You

The successful candidate will have the following :

• Post-secondary education in Legal Administration or related field
• Experience in a legal or professional services environment preferred, but not mandatory
• Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with legal or document management systems an asset
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; French is an asset
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality

About the Job

The payrate for this position will be between $21.00 to $26.00 per hour, depending on experience.