Senior Legal Assistant – Commercial / Construction Litigation
Location: Ottawa, ON (In Office)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $70,000 – $85,000+ per year, based on experience

A well-established mid-sized law firm in Ottawa is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to support a senior lawyer in a busy commercial and construction litigation practice. The ideal candidate will bring extensive litigation experience, exceptional organizational abilities, and strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide dedicated administrative and legal support to senior counsel in a busy litigation practice.
- Manage client files from intake through closing, including maintaining electronic and physical file organization.
- Monitor and organize incoming correspondence and emails, identifying action items, deadlines, and follow-up requirements.
- Track litigation deadlines, limitation periods, court dates, and procedural timelines; maintain calendar and bring-forward systems.
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and third parties by phone and email.
- Coordinate meetings, discoveries, mediations, examinations, and other appointments (virtual and in person).
- Draft and prepare correspondence, legal memoranda, file notes, and other documentation for lawyer review/signature.
- Prepare, assemble,



and file litigation materials including pleadings, motion records, affidavits, trial records, construction lien documents, and related court filings.
- Process docket entries, prepare invoices, and assist with accounts receivable follow-up.
- Provide additional administrative and litigation support as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

- Minimum 10 years of litigation experience , preferably in commercial and/or construction litigation.
- Diploma or certificate in Legal Assistant / Law Clerk studies considered an asset; equivalent experience will also be considered.
- Thorough understanding of Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure , Construction Act , and construction lien processes.
- Experience with filings before Superior Court , Small Claims Court , Federal Court , administrative tribunals, and bankruptcy/commercial court.
- Familiarity with Justice Services Online , Case Center , and electronic court filing platforms.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 , Outlook , Adobe Pro , and legal software/document management systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities independently in a fast-paced legal setting.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

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📌 Legal Assistant - Commercial Litigation (Ottawa)
🏢 TAG HR
📍 Ottawa