A respected mid-sized Ottawa law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, proactive professional who enjoys managing files from start to finish while working in a collaborative, professional environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting an established lawyer and ensuring the seamless management of a busy litigation practice.
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established mid-sized law firm in Ottawa known for delivering exceptional legal services across a range of practice areas. The firm has built a strong reputation for providing personalized client service while maintaining a collaborative and professional workplace culture. Lawyers and staff work closely together in a supportive environment where long-term relationships, accountability, and high-quality work are highly valued.
About The Opportunity
This position is ideal for a seasoned litigation legal assistant who thrives in a traditional one-to-one lawyer support model and enjoys taking ownership of files from opening through to completion. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to manage priorities independently, anticipate next steps, and provide exceptional administrative and litigation support. This role offers the opportunity to become a trusted partner to an experienced lawyer while working on a diverse civil litigation practice.
About The Position
Reporting directly to an experienced Lawyer, the Senior Legal Assistant will play an integral role in supporting a busy civil litigation practice. This position is responsible for managing files from opening through to completion, coordinating with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, preparing legal documentation, monitoring litigation deadlines, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the practice. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and confident working independently while providing exceptional administrative and litigation support in a fast-paced environment.
The Requirements
- Minimum of 6 years of civil litigation legal assistant experience.
- Demonstrated experience independently managing litigation files from opening through to completion.
- Strong experience supporting a lawyer in a dedicated one-to-one practice model.
- Thorough understanding of litigation procedures, timelines, court rules, and file management.
- Experience with Superior Court, Small Claims Court, Federal Court, Tribunals, Bankruptcy Court, and Commercial Court.
- Experience filing through Justice Services Online and Case Center.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Pro, ACL/Xchangedocs, and Ghost Practice.
- Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma/certificate is considered an asset; an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered..
Compensation
- Salary: $60,000-$85,000, commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Generous vacation.
- Opportunity to join a stable, respected Ottawa law firm with a supportive and collaborative work environment.
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