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 setting. 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

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.

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 (phone hidden).

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📌 Legal Assistant (Montreal)
🏢 Drake International
📍 Montreal