Starting at $75,000 per year and above, depending on experience.
Job category
Legal
Type of job
Permanent
Schedule
40 hours per week.
Are you recognized for your attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to stay focused even when deadlines accelerate? This is an opportunity to join a well-established and highly reputable firm specializing in litigation and insurance law.
Our client, a Montreal-based firm with over 45 years of expertise, is seeking a Legal Assistant to support a team of experienced litigation lawyers. You will work in a stimulating professional environment that values collaboration, collegiality, and excellence.
Tasks
Draft, proofread, and format legal documents and procedures.
Manage court deadlines and reminder systems.
Draft letters and follow up on correspondence.
Perform dictation transcriptions.
Complete time entries and assist with monthly billing.
Open and close files.
Manage lawyers’ calendars.
Maintain physical and electronic filing systems (high volume).
Perform any other related duties.
If you are ready to take on new challenges, we would be pleased to meet you!
Advantages
Flexible schedule.
Friendly and collaborative work environment.
Group insurance plan.
Group retirement savings plan.
Five (5) sick/personal days per year.
Company-provided cellphone.
Vacation weeks.
Annual performance and salary reviews.
Referral bonus.
Social activities.
Job requirements
Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Legal Assistant in civil litigation.
Excellent command of French and intermediate proficiency in English.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Asset: experience with JurisConcept and Kofax.
Comfort with virtual communication tools (Teams, Zoom, etc.).