Legal Assistant Full Time Ottawa, ON Hybrid $50,000 - $70,000 CAD per year Benefits: RRSP Matching, employer paid Group Health Perks, generous vacation and sick leave, annual wellness allowance and professional development reimbursement. As a boutique labour and employment law firm, Emond Harnden has represented the interests of management in both official languages for over 35 years. Committed to elevating the quality of our clients' workplaces, we immerse ourselves in understanding their unique objectives and foster enduring partnerships.

This dedication has established us as the go-to trusted advisor for some of Canada's largest private, public, and not-for-profit organizations. With over 50 lawyers exclusively focused on the specialized needs of organizations, Emond Harnden stands out as one of Canada's top management-side labour and employment law firms. Reporting to the Legal Support Manager, the Legal Assistant (LA) will be responsible for providing administrative support to multiple lawyers in terms of scheduling, drafting, corresponding, and other general administrative tasks.

Organize the flow of work through the lawyer's office and initiate follow-up action in a timely manner to meet multiple deadlines. Maintain and monitor calendars, including but not limited to scheduling appointments, hearings, travel, and conferences, as directed.



Drafting and Correspondence Review and proofread outgoing documents and correspondence, verifying text for accuracy and syntax.

Respond to routine correspondence by mail, email, and telephone calls. Mail sorting and scanning. Support case preparation by assembling materials required for hearings. Maintain electronic copies of all documentation in Emond Harnden's database to supplement available precedents.

Track lawyers' Law Society of Ontario (LSO) Continuing Professional Development hours, and input into the LSO portal. Previous work experience in administration. Ability to produce a high volume of high-quality work under tight deadlines while managing competing priorities.

Ability to provide excellent customer service to lawyers and clients. Proficiency in MS Office & Adobe Pro.

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Harnden does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact resumes@ehlaw.

📌 Legal Assistant Paralegal - Litigation (Quebec City)
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