Overview
Paralegal/Legal Assistant Jobs in Ottawa, Canada at Ollip P.C.
[In-Person, On Site – Permanent, Full-Time (subject to successful completion of probationary period)]
You will be working autonomously (full-time, in office) and also providing the support needed for the effective and efficient delivery of administration services within the firm and to clients. This position will appeal to a dynamic person who is well organized, detail-oriented, outgoing and who enjoys working as part of a team to deliver excellent client service.
Salary Range: $42K-$45K per annum (entry level position)
Job Description (full-time, in office):
- Client intake.
- File Opening/Conflict checks.
- Contact with clients, foreign associates & external governmental bodies.
- Compose, draft, revise and report documents/correspondence.
- Document filing with Courts, CIPO and foreign IP offices.
- Legal research.
- Review, update and maintain dockets.
- File management and billing.
Education and Requirements:
- Legal Assistant Certificate, Paralegal Diploma, or relevant Bachelor’s degree.
- New graduates welcome.
- As this position is on-site, the applicant must reside in the Ottawa area, and have reliable transportation to and from our Office in the St Laurent area (personal vehicle, car-pool, or reliable access to transit route).
- Must be able to legally work in Canada, and provide proof of same upon request (e.g. Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or applicable work permit).
Critical Skills:
- Strong organizational skills.
- Be resourceful with ability to take charge and complete tasks.
- Be detail oriented.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Have a positive can do attitude with client service as a priority.
- Be confident and able to work on your own, with guidance or as a team.
- Be able to adapt to changing priorities.
- Be result-oriented.
- Have outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Legal Writing/Document Preparation.
- Have the ability to think independently and solve problems.
- Possess strong computer skills, including knowledge of Amicus Attorney, MS Word and Excel.
Submitting Your Application:
- To apply, please submit your application via email only at Final date to receive applications:
Open until suitable candidate is found. - Kindly submit the following: cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a copy of all your post-secondary transcripts. The subject line of the e-mail must indicate the job description, years of experience, one word describing applicant’s unique skill and favourite month of the year.
Title: Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Company: Ollip P.C.
Location: Ottawa, Canada
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