Corporate Legal Assistant - Permanent - 17693
About the Opportunity
Our client is a law firm located in downtown Ottawa. They are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join their corporate group on a full-time, permanent basis.
Duties include but are not limited to:
The successful candidate will have the following:
Salary will depend on experience. Benefits will be offered.
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 lmclachlan@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 17693.
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.
About the Opportunity
Our client is a law firm located in downtown Ottawa. They are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join their corporate group on a full-time, permanent basis.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Preparation of correspondence and legal documentation including extensive editing and quality assurance
- Coordinate external and internal communication including mail, e-mail, fax and telephone calls
- Address client inquiries as required
- Maintain client files
- Daily preparation of dockets
- Preparation of accounts
- Preparation of documentation in the areas of Corporate Law, as well as Wills, Powers of Attorney and Estates Law
- Coordinate and organize meetings, conference calls and maintain agenda
- Coordinate travel arrangements as applicable
- Assist with other projects and support other departments as required
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute or suitable combination of education and experience
- Minimum one (1) year of law office experience (corporate law experience is strongly preferred, but not required)
- Strong working knowledge of PC desktop tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, e-mail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional presentation
- Basic office equipment experience
- Customer relations experience
- Experience preparing and editing correspondence
- 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 within a team environment
- Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with sensitive information
- A positive, supportive and professional attitude
Salary will depend on experience. Benefits will be offered.
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 lmclachlan@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 17693.
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.
