Legal Assistant, Labour & Employment - Contract

City: Ottawa

Pay Rate: N/A

Added: July 24, 2026

Legal Assistant, Labour & Employment - Contract - 19285

About the Opportunity

On behalf of one of Canada's largest and most prestigious law firms, we are recruiting for at tenured Legal Assistant, to work in a Labour & Employment practice. This two month contract has strong potential to extend and offers an outstanding team atmosphere and the opportunity to work in a professional environment with all of the tools to foster success.

Duties include but are not limited to

Review, format, and prepare legal documents and correspondence

Maintain client files and case records (electronic and paper)

Assist with interpreting and executing requests within legal documents and agreements

Coordinate schedules, deadlines, and client requests within designated timelines

Conduct basic legal research and fact-checking as required

Provide general administrative support to lawyers and the legal team

About You

The successful candidate will have the following

Post-secondary education in Legal Administration or related field

1-3 years of experience in a legal or professional services environment preferred

Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal); French considered a strong asset

Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with legal or document management systems an asset

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality

About the Job

The payrate for this position will be between $28.00 to $32.00 per hour, depending on experience.

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How to Apply

Please apply by clicking the “” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to executivesupportcontract@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19285.

LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.

Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

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