Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant Location: Ottawa, ON Work Type: Permanent Salary: $60,000-$75,000 Vacancy: Existing vacancy This Legal Assistant role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal support professional who enjoys keeping files organized, managing deadlines, and supporting lawyers in a professional law firm environment. The right person will see this opportunity as a strong next step if they have experience in legal administration, client service, document preparation, and confidential file management. Why This Role This role offers long-term stability, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to join a well-established Ottawa law firm. You’ll be part of a collaborative legal team where accuracy, discretion, organization, and professionalism are valued every day. The Role: Legal Assistant In this role, you will spend most of your time supporting lawyers with legal documentation, correspondence, calendar management, client files, court materials, and day-to-day administrative coordination. You will work closely with lawyers, clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other external parties to help ensure files, deadlines, meetings, filings, and follow-ups are handled efficiently and accurately. What You’ll Bring Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Clerk, Law Clerk, or similar legal support professional Experience working in a legal office or law firm environment Strong organizational, time-management, written communication, and verbal communication skills Close attention to detail and accuracy Ability to manage multiple files, deadlines, and priorities Strong Microsoft Office skills Experience with legal practice management or document management software is an asset Benefits & Environment Benefits for this role include competitive compensation based on experience, a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive, collaborative work environment in a convenient Ottawa location. If this Legal Assistant role sounds right for you, apply today. Since 1951, Drake International has connected people with meaningful work across Canada and globally. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. For accommodation requests, contact 613 237 3370.

The Legal Assistant will support lawyers by managing legal documentation, correspondence, and client files. They are also responsible for calendar management, court filings, and coordinating with external parties to ensure efficient file handling.

Candidates must have previous experience in a legal office or law firm environment. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal management software are required.

• Comprehensive benefits package • Professional development opportunities • Competitive compensation

• Time managementPreferred
• Customer servicePreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Legal administration
• Document preparation
• Confidential file management
• Calendar management
• Client service
• Legal documentation
• Court materials
• Administrative coordination
• Time-management
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Attention to detail
• Microsoft Office
• Legal practice management software
• Document management software

• Legal
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 10, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level