Legal Assistant in Ottawa, ON

Legal Assistant Job Description

Legal assistants in Canada play a vital role in supporting lawyers and ensuring the smooth operation of a law firm or legal department. These roles offer an opportunity to gain valuable experience in the legal field and contribute to a fast-paced environment.

Typical Legal Assistant Duties:

Provide administrative and legal support to lawyers, including:

Scheduling appointments, meetings, and court appearances.

Managing calendars and deadlines.

Preparing and maintaining legal documents (e.g., contracts, wills, affidavits) from handwritten notes, dictation, or electronic files.

Proofreading and editing legal documents for accuracy and formatting.

Conducting basic legal research (as directed by a lawyer).

Organizing and maintaining legal files electronically and physically.

Manage client communication, including:

Responding to client inquiries and requests in a professional and courteous manner (may include some phone calls or emails).

Preparing client intake forms and other documents.

Assist with case preparation, including:

Collecting and organizing case documents and evidence.

Preparing legal exhibits and presentations.

Drafting basic legal correspondence (may vary depending on the firm).

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Salary for Legal Assistant in Ottawa, ON

48240 - 68340

25th percentile

48240

The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.

50th percentile

57285

The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.

75th percentile

68340

The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.

Projected salaries for related positions

Position title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Law Clerk Manager

71606

82661

101254

Senior/Supervising Law Clerk, 7+ Years' Experience

70853

81908

97485

Midlevel Law Clerk, 4-6 Years' Experience

63818

74119

85676

Law Clerk, 2-3 Years' Experience

53014

61054

67586

Law Clerk, 0-1 Year Experience

47486

53014

62310

Paralegal

47235

60551

74370

Senior Legal Assistant

64823

75878

82661

Senior/Executive Legal Administrator, 12+ Years' Experience

58039

68089

82159

Legal Adminstrator, 7-11 Years' Experience

60049

66330

76883

Legal Adminstrator, 3-6 Years' Experience

53516

58793

65074

Legal Adminstrator, 1-2 Years' Experience

44974

51506

58290

Legal Administrative Assistant

44974

54019

61054

File/Records Clerk

39446

45979

50753

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