Legal Administrative Assistant

January 20, 2025

Status: Full-time, permanent

Reports to: Legal Support Manager

Salary: $45,000-$55,000 depending on experience

Benefits: RRSP Matching, employer paid Group Health Benefits, 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. Originating in Ottawa, our roots have spread nationwide, proudly representing employers across every province and territory in Canada. 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.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Legal Support Manager, the Legal Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing legal support as well as supporting the maintenance of an organized office environment. The successful candidate will be a key player in client service delivery.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Legal Support

  • Provide support to the Legal Assistant team;
  • Close files, and arrange for archiving where appropriate;
  • DEocument scanning;
  • Electronic and paper filing;
  • Support case preparation by assembling materials required during hearings;
  • Input and validate Lawyers’ time dockets;
  • Create documentation and organize legal templates for use by legal staff;
  • Other miscellaneous legal support duties as required.

General Administration

  • Monitor and action general email boxes and faxes;
  • Answer and direct phone calls;
  • Arrange for courier shipments;
  • Other miscellaneous administrative duties as required.

 

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to produce a high volume of high-quality work under tight deadlines while managing competing priorities.
  • Ability to provide an excellent customer service.
  • Proficiency in MS Office & Adobe Pro, as well as the ability to learn new technologies as necessary.
  • Bilingualism is an asset.

 

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your resume to resumes@ehlaw.ca.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

EH is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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 our Human Resources Department at resumes@ehlaw.ca.

 

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