As an international law firm with offices in Canada, the U.
Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we’re proud to recruit and retain top talent who bring energy, insight, and a singular focus on delivering exceptional experiences – for our clients and each other. As an international law firm with offices in Canada, the U.
We’re intentional about building a workplace that’s both high-performing and supportive, ensuring that everyone is empowered to do their best work and reach their full potential. These values shape how we collaborate, lead, and succeed – across teams, time zones, and career paths. Whether you’re pursuing a role in law or business services, explore what’s possible and make your mark with Gowling WLG. We are currently recruiting for a hard-working, energetic, and detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to join our agile Real Estate and Baking department, with a focus on Commercial Real Estate. The successful incumbent will perform full legal administrative duties of a responsible and confident nature, providing support to at least one partners, senior associate and law clerk, and additional legal professionals within the practice group. Organize and expedite the flow of work through the Skilled’s office, initiating follow-up action. Prepare legal documents with some direction according to general precedents or instructions from Professional. of a confidential nature, which may be drafted independently for review by supervisor or may be prepared from dictation or hard copy. Manage the bring-forward or diary system/database to ensure important dates/deadlines are met. Prepare special reports, which may include gathering, analyzing and summarizing data. Exercise initiative and judgment to relieve Professional of administrative detail.



Coordinate administrative tasks e.g.: accounting; billing; Organize and coordinate calendar management, travel bookings (between offices and for client meetings, conferences, and other business events), billing support using firm software, and accounts receivable administration in collaboration with billing clerks, etc. Legal Assistant Certificate/Diploma. ~3-5 years as a Legal Administrative Assistant. ~ Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. ~ Produce a high quality and quantity of work product, occasionally under tight timelines. ~ This is a hybrid position and requires a minimum of three days per week in the office, with a preference for four days per week. Gowling WLG’s total rewards program is designed to foster a culture where high performance and personal well-being go hand-in-hand. 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance ~ 15+ vacation days and hybrid work flexibility ~ Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full-time employment) ~ Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match ~ Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance ~ Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders ~ Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more Gowling WLG employees have the potential to exceed this range based on tenure and performance. This employer may use tools within our applicant tracking system that include artificial intelligence–supported features, such as automated candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

📌 Legal Administrative Assistant- Litigation (Canada)
🏢 Gowling WLG
📍 Canada