Family Law Legal Assistant

Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Compensation: $55,000–$65,000 (based on experience)

Our client, a well-established law firm in Ottawa, is seeking a Family Law Legal Assistant to join their team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with family law experience who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to family law lawyers

• Prepare, draft, and format legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, court forms, correspondence, and briefs

• File documents with the court (electronic and in-person, as required) and manage court deadlines

• Coordinate and schedule court appearances, mediations, discoveries, and client meetings

• Maintain and organize physical and electronic client files

• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and external parties

• Track limitation periods and critical dates to ensure compliance with court rules

• Assist with billing, time entry, and client accounts as required

• Update clients on procedural matters and respond to general inquiries

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in family law

• Diploma or certificate in Legal Administration or Law Clerk program preferred

• Strong working knowledge of Ontario family law procedures and court rules

• Proficiency with legal practice management software and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism

• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset but not required

Key Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary of $55,000–$65,000 (based on experience)

• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO)

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training

• Stable, long-term opportunity within a respected law firm