City: Ottawa
Salary: N/A
Added: May 29, 2026
Litigation Legal Assistant - Permanent - 18936
About the Opportunity
Our client is an Ottawa law firm located west of the downtown core. They are looking for a dedicated legal support professional to join their litigation team on a full-time, permanent basis.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Opening, maintaining and closing files for storage
Tracking deadlines and court dates in the calendar, a bring-forward system, and providing reminders
Communication with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff
Scheduling meetings and appointments, depositions, and mediations
Preparing correspondence for lawyer’s signature, emails, memos to file and file updates
Preparation and assembly of documents, correspondence, using firm software and filing documents with courts
Docketing and preparation and delivery of invoices and follow up of account receivables
Faxing, photocopying, scanning and filing of all communications and documents received and sent in all formats
Other duties as required
About You
The successful candidate will have the following:
5+ years’ litigation experience
Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma/certificate an asset; a combination of education, training and experience will also be considered
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities while paying attention to detail
Strong knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure, Construction Act and Liens
Experience with Superior Court, Small Claims Court, Federal Court, Tribunals, Bankruptcy and Commercial Court, and filing in the online portal Justice Services or Case Center
Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Outlook, Adobe Pro, ACL/Xchangedocs, Ghost Practice
About the Job
Salary for this position will range between $50,000 and $75,000 per year, depending on experience. Benefits will be offered. This position is fully onsite.
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How to Apply
Please apply by clicking the “” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to
[email protected]. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 18936.
LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.
Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
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