Avocat sociétaire, litige civil et commercial - Junior Associate, Litigation

BJRC Recruiting; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Montreal is seeking a bilingual legal professional to support class actions and international arbitration. The ideal candidate will manage complex legal files, draft pleadings, and plead in French. Strong academic background and previous experience at a national or large firm is preferred. This full-time permanent position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within the firm.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Mentorship opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in French and able to plead in court.
• Experience in commercial litigation or international arbitration is a plus.
• Ability to manage complex files with autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead files related to class actions and international arbitration.
• Draft pleadings and conduct legal research.
• Plead in French and manage interprovincial matters.

Skills

Bilingual French

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Overview

Our Client is a top-tier national law firm.

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Responsibilities

• Support and eventually lead files related to class actions and international arbitration.
• Draft pleadings, conduct legal research, and manage complex files with increasing autonomy.
• Plead in French before the courts and support interprovincial matters, including Quebec mandates for the firm’s other offices.
• Actively contribute to strategy development, client relationship management, and team collaboration.
• Help foster a positive team culture built on feedback, curiosity, initiative, and sound legal judgment.
• Full-time permanent position based in Montreal.
• National structure with mentorship, collaboration, and guidance.
• Opportunities for growth within an expanding firm.
• Competitive compensation structure.

Qualifications

• Bilingual with excellent spoken and written French; must be able to plead in French.
• Strong academic background.
• Previous experience at a national or large firm is an asset.
• Interest or experience in commercial litigation, class actions, and / or international arbitration.
• Proven ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and take on responsibilities quickly.
• Team spirit, openness to feedback, and desire to grow in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset.