Overview Posted: October 20, 2026
The Legal Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and practice support to lawyers in a quick-paced litigation environment. This role involves managing litigation files and processes, preparing and formatting legal documents, coordinating court filings and deadlines, and supporting the efficient day-to-day operation of the practice. Prepare, revise, proofread, and format correspondence, pleadings, motion materials, affidavits, and other legal documents.
Coordinate the preparation, filing, and service of court documents, ensuring compliance with applicable court requirements and deadlines.
Maintain litigation calendars, limitation dates, court deadlines, and other critical scheduling requirements.
Open, organize, and maintain client files and records in accordance with Firm policies and procedures.
Schedule and coordinate discoveries, mediations, hearings, meetings, and other litigation-related activities.
Prepare lawyer dockets, assist with the preparation of accounts, and support billing and other financial administrative processes.
Provide day-to-day administrative and practice support to lawyers,



anticipating needs and helping ensure matters progress efficiently.
Assist with special projects and other duties as required.
Completion of a post-secondary diploma in Legal Administration, Law Clerk, Office Administration – Legal, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Ideally, 5–10+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a litigation practice.
Strong working knowledge of litigation procedures, court filing requirements, and the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure.
Experience with construction litigation or construction law matters is considered an asset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset.
Produces high-quality work and maintains accurate, well-organized files and records.
Works effectively with lawyers, colleagues, and other stakeholders to support the successful management of litigation matters.
Full-time, vacant position
On-site

📌 Legal Assistant Support, Litigation (Ottawa)
🏢 Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.rl.
📍 Ottawa