Legal Assistant / Law Clerk – Corporate Law
Location: Ottawa, ON – onsite

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 based on experience
Benefits: Yes

Our client, a well-established Ottawa law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Law Clerk with a background in corporate law to join their growing team. This is a career-oriented opportunity offering long-term growth, competitive compensation, and a supportive professional environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting a busy corporate practice, handling corporate records, transaction support, and day-to-day administrative responsibilities with a high degree of independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file corporate documentation, including incorporations, amalgamations, and related corporate and commercial materials
• Organize and maintain corporate records, minute books, and corporate registers
• Assist with corporate reorganizations, mergers, and acquisitions, including document preparation and file organization
• Conduct corporate and PPSA searches and filings
• Provide comprehensive legal administrative support, including docketing, billing, scheduling, and deadline management
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, government offices, and internal team members
• Generate work-in-progress reports and assist with client accounts, billing, and follow-ups
• Support the practice as needed with additional administrative and legal tasks

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or certificate in Law Clerk, Legal Administration, or a related program
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a law firm supporting corporate law matters
• Strong understanding of corporate transactions, estate administration, and related procedures
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage competing priorities
• Excellent organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence interacting with clients and professionals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with Ghost Practice, Adobe Pro, DocuSign, OnCorp, and MinuteBox is an asset

Why This Opportunity

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health benefits and pension matching
• Supportive, inclusive workplace with a focus on professional development
• Opportunity to build a long-term career within a respected Ottawa law firm

Our client is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.