Medical Defense Legal Admin - Hybrid Work & Growth

Gowling WLG; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Ottawa is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support their Advocacy group focused on Health Law. Responsibilities include organizing workflow, preparing legal documents, and managing calendars. Ideal candidates will have post-secondary education, at least 5 years of experience, and strong communication skills. The firm offers excellent benefits including 100% health coverage and hybrid work flexibility.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health coverage

15+ vacation days

Hybrid work flexibility

Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks

Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a professional environment.
• Ability to manage stress and changing priorities.
• Excellent keyboard and dicta-typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform full legal administrative work.
• Organize and expedite workflow through the practice.
• Prepare and manage professional documents and correspondence.
• Transcribe legal documents and manage calendars.

Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Bilingualism (French/English)

Education

Post-secondary education (University degree or Administrative Diploma)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A leading law firm in Ottawa is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support their Advocacy group focused on Health Law. Responsibilities include organizing workflow, preparing legal documents, and managing calendars. Ideal candidates will have post-secondary education, at least 5 years of experience, and strong communication skills. The firm offers excellent benefits including 100% health coverage and hybrid work flexibility.