*Legal Assistant Litigation
*Legal Assistant Litigation
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07-05-2025
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Job Description
Legal Assistant Litigation
Support litigation lawyers at a renowned law firm in a stimulating structured and supportive environment. This is a permanent position based in Montreal offering a hybrid work model competitive salary and excellent benefits from day one.
What is in it for you:
Annual salary between $65.000 and $75.000.
Permanent fulltime position (35 hours/week 5 days).
Inperson onboarding followed by a transition to a hybrid work model.
Hybrid schedule: 3 days inoffice per week.
Comprehensive group insurance coverage starting on the first day fully paid by the employer for you and your dependents (life disability dental vision prescription drugs extended healthcare travel insurance etc.).
5% employer contribution to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
4 to 5 weeks of paid vacation per year in addition to 11 public holidays and 1 floating day.
Unlimited personal days.
$1.000 wellness expense reimbursement.
Health and wellness program including employee assistance mental health support and telemedicine.
Training and education program up to $1.000 per year.
Corporate discounts on various products and services.
A collaborative professional environment where team members from all backgrounds are valued and encouraged to contribute.
Socially engaged firm: community donations and pro bono legal services.
Multiple social events and activities throughout the year.
Responsibilities:
Draft correspondence prepare and revise legal documents.
Manage deadlines schedule meetings and appointments and maintain lawyers calendars.
Organize lawyers travel arrangements and bookings.
Review and proofread documents for grammar formatting and compliance with legal and firm branding requirements.
Manage files and documents using various storage and archiving platforms (Closing Folders Sharefile virtual data rooms etc.).
Assist lawyers with business development projects and maintain the professional relationships database.
Process data (time entries expenses) and open new files.
Liaise with clients colleagues internal departments (including the Business Centre) and external parties.
Follow up on billing in collaboration with billing coordinators.
Transcribe dictations audio notes and recordings.
Participate in the onboarding of new team members.
LitigationSpecific Tasks:
Finalize court documents for service and filing as needed.
Communicate and coordinate with bailiffs and court representatives.
Monitor deadlines related to legal proceedings.
Participate in swearingin activities if required.
Perform any other related administrative tasks.
What you will need to succeed:
Attestation of College Studies (AEC) in Legal Secretarial Studies or a Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Office Technology.
DEC in Paralegal Technology is an asset.
3 5 years of relevant experience including in a professional services firm.
Strong knowledge of litigation procedures in Quebec is an asset.
Familiarity with proceedings in the Federal Court the Tax Court of Canada and the Supreme Court of Canada is an asset.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Team spirit organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to show initiative motivation and anticipate needs.
Ability to manage priorities and work under tight deadlines.
Discretion critical thinking and sound judgment.
Bilingual in English and French to support clients in both languages.
Why Recruit Action
Recruit Action (agency permit: AP2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach to job seekers and businesses. Only candidates who match hiring criteria will be contacted.
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Employment Type
Full Time
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