Family Law Legal Assistant (Bilingual)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Compensation: $55,000–$65,000 (based on experience)

Our client, a well-established law firm in Ottawa, is seeking a Family Law Legal Assistant to join their team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with family law experience who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide administrative and legal support to family law lawyers

- Prepare, draft, and format legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, court forms, correspondence, and briefs

- File documents with the court (electronic and in-person, as required) and manage court deadlines

- Coordinate and schedule court appearances, mediations, discoveries, and client meetings

- Maintain and organize physical and electronic client files

- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and external parties

- Track limitation periods and critical dates to ensure compliance with court rules

- Assist with billing, time entry, and client accounts as required





- Update clients on procedural matters and respond to general inquiries

Qualifications

- 2–5 years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in family law

- Diploma or certificate in Legal Administration or Law Clerk program preferred

- Strong working knowledge of Ontario family law procedures and court rules

- Proficiency with legal practice management software and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills

- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism

- Bilingualism (English/French)

Key Perks & Benefits

- Competitive salary of $55,000–$65,000 (based on experience)

- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

- Generous paid time off (PTO)

- Supportive and cooperative team environment

- Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training

- Stable, long-term chance within a respected law firm

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📌 Family Law Legal Assistant (Ottawa)
🏢 TAG HR
📍 Ottawa