Legal Assistant

6 days ago


Ottawa, Canada Elia Associates Full time

**Position**: Legal Assistant - Litigation

**Location**: Ottawa

Elia Associates PC provides a full range of Post-Development Condominium Law services to condominium corporations throughout Ontario. We see ourselves as unique in terms of the level of service we provide to our clients, our volunteerism within the condominium community at a National level, internally in creating a nurturing environment and having put together a team of extraordinarily talented lawyers, clerks and support staff.

We are now seeking an exceptional legal assistant to join our Ottawa litigation team (2 lawyers and one senior litigation clerk).

If you are that person, we want to hear from you

**Primary Roles**:

- Managing and maintaining tickler system
- Typing & transcribing
- Coordinating service of materials
- Filing
- Providing overflow support to other lawyers within the firm/ staff
- Assisting with administrative matters
- Providing personal assistance to lawyers
- Coping/ binding/ delivery arrangement
- Assisting with some reception tasks

**Key Skills**:

- Typing (80+ WPM minimum)
- Superior Computer skills (knowledge of Office, including Word and Excel)
- Superior Communication - written and oral [English]
- Spelling and Grammar (competent proof-reader/document drafter) [English]
- Ability to prioritize assignments and execute within given timelines
- Ability to work independently, follow instructions and take responsibility for work assigned
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism

**Starting Salary**: Commensurate with experience (55 -65 k/yr)

**Hours**: Full-time, 35 hours per week
(9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday with a one-hour lunch break)

**Experience**: 2years (min) of experience working as a legal assistant

**Education**: Post-secondary education preferred

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON K2P 0W3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person


  • Legal Assistant

    1 week ago


    Ottawa, Canada Lyceum Professional Corporation Full time

    **About the Role** - : Assist lawyers in drafting and preparing various legal documents, e.g. wills, powers of attorney, probate materials, estate administration documents, corporate documents, contracts, letters to the authorities and courts, etc. - : Collect legal information and research on the updated regulations and cases. On-job training will be...

  • Legal Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Ottawa, Canada Brazeau Seller Law Full time

    Brazeau Seller Law is a dynamic, downtown Ottawa law firm. We pride ourselves on having a team who is collaborative, collegial, creative, and who just simply love law. We are growing! We would like to hire an **Experienced Executive Legal Assistant **to join our firm in our team. We serve a wide variety of clients, from individuals to international...

  • Legal Assistant

    6 days ago


    Ottawa, Canada Davidson Houle Allen LLP Full time

    Davidson Houle Allen LLP is a boutique condominium law firm in Ottawa’s downtown core. We are comprised of twelve lawyers, two law clerks, and five legal assistants, with a practice that covers several areas of law, including litigation, on behalf of condominium corporations in eastern Ontario (more information can be found at...

  • Legal Assistant

    2 days ago


    Ottawa, Canada Consumers Energy Services Full time

    **Job description** **If you are looking to make an impact in the world we live in and help others while doing so, you’ve come to the right place! Our highly collaborative teams foster a culture of openness and innovation, making this position a place where you can grow. With over 200 Employees, 7 Offices, and 50,000 customers in only 5 years, Green...

  • Legal Assistant

    11 hours ago


    Ottawa, Canada Lendor & Guest LLP Full time

    We are a small and established two-lawyer family law firm who value a collegial work environment. The majority of our practice is devoted to litigation. We are looking to hire an experienced legal assistant on a full-time basis with a focus in proficiency of drafting family documents. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience. This...

  • Legal Assistant

    1 week ago


    Ottawa, Canada Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Full time

    With an integrated network of offices in Toronto, Montréal, Calgary, Ottawa, Vancouver and New York, Osler has an undisputed reputation for solving problems, removing obstacles, and providing the answers to our clients, when our clients need them. Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt is one of Canada’s leading business law firms with over 500 lawyers and an extensive...

  • Legal Assistant

    11 hours ago


    Ottawa, Canada Galarneau & Associates Full time

    Legal Assistant **Who We Are**: Established in 1995, Galarneau & Associates Professional Corporation provides legal services for clients across Greater Ottawa and the surrounding areas. Our firm focuses on family law, mediation, child protection, and wills and estates. We are known for our high ethical standards, professionalism, and excellent client...

  • Legal Assistant

    1 week ago


    Ottawa, Canada Smart & Biggar Full time

    Smart & Biggar has been at the forefront of intellectual property (IP) and technology law for over 100 years. We practice in every area of IP on behalf of an exceptional international clientele, and we are consistently ranked as Canada’s leading IP firm. We are committed to hiring people with different backgrounds and experience, who represent the best...

  • Legal Assistant

    2 days ago


    Ottawa, Canada Osler Full time

    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our 400 lawyers are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver and New York. Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some...


  • Ottawa, Canada InterRent REIT Full time

    As part of the legal team, the Legal Assistant will report to the in-house legal counsel and provide legal and administrative assistance while participating in the delivery of a full range of legal and administrative support services. **Responsibilities will include, at a minimum**: - Assisting in-house legal counsel in completing complex real estate...