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. LROLEG How To Apply Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” 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.

The role involves managing litigation files, tracking court deadlines, and coordinating communications between clients, opposing counsel, and court staff. Key tasks include preparing legal documents, handling docketing and invoicing, and filing documents through online court portals.

Candidates must have over 5 years of litigation experience and a strong knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure and the Construction Act. A Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma is an asset, along with proficiency in legal software and Microsoft 365.

• Benefits

• Microsoft OutlookSouhaitée

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• Litigation Support
• Calendar Management
• Legal Correspondence
• Document Assembly
• Docketing
• Account Receivables
• Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure
• Construction Act
• Liens
• Court Filing
• Microsoft 365
• Outlook
• Adobe Pro
• ACL/Xchangedocs
• Ghost Practice

• Legal
• Administrative

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

19 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level