Legal Assistant – Litigation (Personal Injury)
About the role
Posted: September 12, 2025
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Legal Assistant to provide direct support to two lawyers within our Litigation Department: one focused on Personal Injury law and the other on General Commercial Litigation. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing legal and administrative tasks across both areas of practice, ensuring seamless and efficient file handling, high-quality documentation, and top-tier client service.
This position requires a candidate with proven experience supporting both Personal Injury and Commercial Litigation files and a thorough understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting, editing, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence with strong attention to detail
- Preparation of pleadings, briefs, affidavits of documents, bills of costs, and motions for various levels of court
- Organization and maintenance of large volumes of documentation using the firm’s document management system
- Managing day-to-day file administration, including opening, maintaining, and closing files
- Coordinating and scheduling meetings, examinations for discovery, mediations, and court appearances
- Responding to client inquiries and maintaining professional client relationships
- Preparing dockets and accounts; assisting with billing and time entry
- Assisting with eDiscovery processes, software, and procedures
- Assisting with firm-wide or departmental projects and supporting other departments as needed
Qualifications
- Diploma in Office Administration – Legal, Law Clerk, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a legal assistant or law clerk role, supporting both Personal Injury and Commercial Litigation files
- Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and related court processes
- Familiarity with court filing procedures (in-person and electronic) at various levels
- Proficient with PC desktop tools including MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Experience with legal accounting and docketing software considered an asset
- Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset but not required
- Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a legal team
- Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A positive, proactive attitude and commitment to delivering high-quality client service
Skills Required
- Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a legal team
- Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A positive, proactive attitude and commitment to delivering high-quality client service
Interested applicants should apply in confidence to careers@perlaw.ca.
About Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l.
Founded in Ottawa in 1971, Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall has provided effective, innovative legal solutions to Canadian and international clients on a broad range of business and personal issues for five decades. Our commitment to client focus and our exceptional team has helped us become the largest independent law firm in Canada's National Capital Region with an international reputation as an industry leader.
With over 50 lawyers and 60 administrative professionals working in our Ottawa office, we have helped Canadian and international clients overcome their most complicated legal challenges. The firm's practice areas include business law, international arbitration, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, tax, immigration, and personal legal needs.
The consistency in approach across our firm to client service, and to community service, stems from the continuance of leadership. Our management team maintains an environment of client focus, communication, and consultative effort.
We believe that by getting to know us as a firm and as professionals you will understand our commitment in providing you with the best legal minds for each and every engagement.
Legal Assistant – Litigation (Personal Injury)
About the role
Posted: September 12, 2025
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Legal Assistant to provide direct support to two lawyers within our Litigation Department: one focused on Personal Injury law and the other on General Commercial Litigation. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing legal and administrative tasks across both areas of practice, ensuring seamless and efficient file handling, high-quality documentation, and top-tier client service.
This position requires a candidate with proven experience supporting both Personal Injury and Commercial Litigation files and a thorough understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting, editing, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence with strong attention to detail
- Preparation of pleadings, briefs, affidavits of documents, bills of costs, and motions for various levels of court
- Organization and maintenance of large volumes of documentation using the firm’s document management system
- Managing day-to-day file administration, including opening, maintaining, and closing files
- Coordinating and scheduling meetings, examinations for discovery, mediations, and court appearances
- Responding to client inquiries and maintaining professional client relationships
- Preparing dockets and accounts; assisting with billing and time entry
- Assisting with eDiscovery processes, software, and procedures
- Assisting with firm-wide or departmental projects and supporting other departments as needed
Qualifications
- Diploma in Office Administration – Legal, Law Clerk, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a legal assistant or law clerk role, supporting both Personal Injury and Commercial Litigation files
- Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and related court processes
- Familiarity with court filing procedures (in-person and electronic) at various levels
- Proficient with PC desktop tools including MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Experience with legal accounting and docketing software considered an asset
- Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset but not required
- Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a legal team
- Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A positive, proactive attitude and commitment to delivering high-quality client service
Skills Required
- Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a legal team
- Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A positive, proactive attitude and commitment to delivering high-quality client service
Interested applicants should apply in confidence to careers@perlaw.ca.
About Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l.
Founded in Ottawa in 1971, Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall has provided effective, innovative legal solutions to Canadian and international clients on a broad range of business and personal issues for five decades. Our commitment to client focus and our exceptional team has helped us become the largest independent law firm in Canada's National Capital Region with an international reputation as an industry leader.
With over 50 lawyers and 60 administrative professionals working in our Ottawa office, we have helped Canadian and international clients overcome their most complicated legal challenges. The firm's practice areas include business law, international arbitration, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, tax, immigration, and personal legal needs.
The consistency in approach across our firm to client service, and to community service, stems from the continuance of leadership. Our management team maintains an environment of client focus, communication, and consultative effort.
We believe that by getting to know us as a firm and as professionals you will understand our commitment in providing you with the best legal minds for each and every engagement.