legal assistant Ottawa
Job description
For over 75 years, Soloway Wright LLP has been one of the most successful and respected law firms in the National Capital Region and Eastern Ontario. Since opening our doors in 1946, we have established a proud history of serving our clients and community. Our litigation team is dynamic and has the bench strength and talent to attract clients with complex litigation needs. While we are a growing firm, we focus on selectively adding top legal talent demonstrated through experience and academic excellence.
Soloway Wright LLP is currently looking for a Legal Assistant (Litigation) with minimum five years of experience to work out of our Ottawa office, providing support to two associate lawyers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drafting correspondence and legal documentation including editing and quality assurance.
- Coordinate external and internal communication including mail, e-mail, fax and telephone calls.
- Address client inquiries and schedule appointments.
- Maintain client files.
- Prepare client files for closure and storage.
- Preparation of accounts.
- Preparation of mail and courier packages.
- Coordinate and organize meetings, conference calls and maintain agendas (paper and e-calendars).
- Coordinate travel arrangements.
Qualifications:
- Experience in executive administration or as a law clerk.
- Minimum five years of experience.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office.
- Knowledge of ACL5, Prima Fact, and NetDocuments, an asset.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional presentation.
- Experience preparing and editing correspondence.
- Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and relevant practice directions.
Skills Required:
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize job tasks in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to respond effectively and professionally to changes in schedules and priorities.
- Ability to ensure consistent attention to details.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with sensitive information.
- A positive, supportive and professional attitude.
Excellent benefits package available. Salary commensurate with experience.
How to Apply
If interested in this position, please submit your application via Indeed.ca. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Soloway Wright LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you have a solid understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure and relevant practice directions?
Experience:
- executive administration or law clerk: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
