Legal Administrative Assistant

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Gowling WLG Full time

**ABOUT GOWLING WLG**

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

**PROFILE**

**This is a contract opportunity to May 2025.**

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Organize and expedite the flow of work through the professional's practice, initiating any follow-up action as appropriate
- Keep abreast of Canadian Intellectual Property Office (patent and design office) procedures and requirements, exercise sound judgment to seek advice
- Proficiency operating in an electronic and paperless environment
- Accurately prepare legal documents and correspondence with mínimal direction
- Transcribe and type legal documents and correspondence
- Liaise between the legal professionals and various internal and external individuals, groups and clients at all levels
- Work proactively in the day-to-day support of the professional's practice
- Balance and reconcile petty cash and other administrative charges
- Prepare invoices, assist in collections and ebilling.
- Use initiative and good judgement to relieve the professionals of administrative detail

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Administrative Assistant or Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma or relevant post-secondary education.
- At least 3+ years’ experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant, ideally within Intellectual Property with a focus on Patents.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Ability to work in a team environment with a professional demeanour.
- Ability to work independently with initiative and exercise sound judgement with mínimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Thorough, conscientious and strong proofreading skills.

Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work structure.

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.



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