Senior Law Clerk

Search Savvy; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid indoor downtown parking

Paid fitness/gym membership

Job summary

Search Savvy, an established downtown Ottawa law practice, seeks an experienced Senior Law Clerk / Legal Administrator to join a trusted team. The role offers a starting salary of $75,000+ based on experience, plus a pension plan, paid downtown parking, and gym membership, with a Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

schedule. The successful candidate will manage legal files, draft and edit documents, assist with corporate and real estate transactions, maintain files, and coordinate deadlines,

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in an Ottawa law firm or similar legal environment.
• Experience as a Law Clerk, Corporate Law Clerk, Real Estate Law Clerk, Senior Legal Assistant, Paralegal or Legal Administrator.
• Strong drafting, proofreading and document-management skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal files and deadlines with a high degree of independence.
• Draft, prepare, review and edit legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with corporate and commercial transactions.
• Support residential and commercial real estate transactions.
• Assist with wills, estates and powers of attorney.
• Communicate directly with clients by phone and email.
• Open files, complete client identification requirements and coordinate retainers.
• Maintain accurate electronic files and corporate records.
• Coordinate calendars, appointments, deadlines and follow-ups.
• Monitor work in progress and support monthly billing.
• Maintain accurate daily docketing and file records.
• Ensure client inquiries and correspondence are handled promptly and professionally.
• Keep the lawyer informed regarding active matters, priorities and deadlines.

Skills

Drafting

Proofreading

Document management

Client communication

Independent file management

Job description

An established downtown Ottawa law practice is seeking an experienced Senior Law Clerk / Legal Administrator for a key, highly trusted position.

• $75,000+ salary, based on experience
• Pension plan
• Paid indoor downtown parking
• Paid fitness/gym membership
• Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

What You'll Do

• Manage legal files and deadlines with a high degree of independence
• Draft, prepare, review and edit legal documents and correspondence
• Assist with corporate and commercial transactions
• Support residential and commercial real estate transactions
• Assist with wills, estates and powers of attorney
• Communicate directly with clients by phone and email
• Open files, complete client identification requirements and coordinate retainers
• Maintain accurate electronic files and corporate records
• Coordinate calendars, appointments, deadlines and follow-ups
• Monitor work in progress and support monthly billing
• Maintain accurate daily docketing and file records
• Ensure client inquiries and correspondence are handled promptly and professionally
• Keep the lawyer informed regarding active matters, priorities and deadlines

What We're Looking For:

• Several years of experience in an Ottawa law firm or similar legal environment
• Experience as a Law Clerk, Corporate Law Clerk, Real Estate Law Clerk, Senior Legal Assistant, Paralegal or Legal Administrator
• Strong drafting, proofreading and document-management skills
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Confidence communicating directly with clients
• The ability to independently manage multiple files and competing priorities
• Comfort working with legal software and technology

If you're an experienced legal professional looking for more ownership, an excellent overall compensation package and a long-term opportunity with an established Ottawa practice, we'd like to hear from you.