Litigation Assistant

Nelligan O'Brien Payne LLP; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive law firm in Ottawa is seeking a Litigation Assistant to support multiple attorneys. Candidates should have over 2 years of litigation experience and be fluent in both English and French. The firm offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive reward plan, emphasizing a collegial and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Reward Plan

Hybrid work mode

Collegial work environment

Qualifications

• Over 2 years experience in litigation law.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Support multiple associates and undertake additional responsibilities.
• Handle client relations effectively.
• Demonstrate strong time management skills.

Skills

Multitasking

Client relations

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication in English

Communication in French

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Overview

Nelligan Law is not your average law firm. We are an innovative and progressive firm where lawyers and staff have the opportunity to work together and grow their careers as valued members of a team of talented professionals in a cooperative and flexible working environment. We are seeking a diligent and highly organized Litigation Assistant to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Multitask and support more than one associate; undertake additional responsibilities as required within the practice group.
• Handle client relations.
• Maintain strong organizational and time management skills.
• Exhibit strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills in both English and French.
• Utilize strong technical skills with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Over 2 years experience in litigation law.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken).
• Strong technical skills with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.

What we offer

• A comprehensive Total Reward Plan.
• A hybrid work mode.
• A collegial work environment.
• A serious commitment to our people.

Additional information

We thank all applicants for their interest in Nelligan Law; however only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. Nelligan Law is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment. If you require any accommodations throughout the recruitment process please contact us at

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1