Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant | 11-Week Contract | Fully Remote

Location: London, ON (Fully Remote, equipment pickup required in London)
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Duration: 11-week contract, with potential for extension
Pay Rate: $28.50–$38.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 paid hours per week)

About the Opportunity
Are you an organized, detail-oriented Legal Assistant who enjoys keeping legal matters moving forward? We're looking for a resourceful professional to join a dedicated Legal Services team within a community-focused social services organization for an 11-week contract covering a temporary leave.

Working remotely, you'll provide dedicated support to one lawyer, helping manage approximately 30 active legal files. This is a great opportunity for someone who understands court processes, takes initiative and can confidently manage competing priorities while contributing to meaningful work supporting children, youth and families.

What's In It for You
• Fully remote opportunity with a consistent weekday schedule
• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
• Opportunity to gain exposure to child protection and family law matters
• Supportive team environment where your organization, initiative and expertise make a difference

Your Responsibilities
• You'll manage approximately 30 legal files, maintaining accurate records, documentation and deadlines.
• You'll prepare, format, finalize and file legal documents, including court materials and correspondence.
• You'll coordinate court filings, document service and commissioning requirements.
• You'll maintain the lawyer's calendar, track court appearances and help coordinate virtual proceedings.
• You'll communicate with court staff, internal teams and other stakeholders to keep matters progressing.
• You'll support trial preparation, update legal information systems and handle confidential records with care.

Skills and Qualifications
• Previous legal administrative experience, ideally supporting litigation or court-related matters.
• Post-secondary legal education or equivalent relevant experience.
• Familiarity with court procedures, including filing, serving and commissioning legal documents.
• Strong Microsoft Word skills, particularly document formatting, along with proficiency in Excel and legal information systems.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative, service-oriented approach.
• Family law or child protection experience is considered an asset, as is familiarity with DivorceMate or similar legal software.

Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.