Bilingual Legal Admin Assistant — Hybrid & Benefits

Gowling WLG International; Montreal; Hybride; CAD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

100% employer-paid health coverage

Dental and mental health coverage

Hybrid work flexibility

Parental leave top-up

Group retirement plan with employer-mq

Disability and life insurance

Employee assistance program

Recognition awards

Résumé du poste

Gowling WLG in Montreal seeks a seasoned Legal Administrative Assistant to support one or more professionals in the Advocacy department. You will perform confidential tasks, manage files and deadlines, and liaise with clients and colleagues to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires a Legal Assistant certificate/diploma, 5+ years of experience, and fluent French/English. Strong MS Office skills and discretion are essential; hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Legal Assistant Certificate or Diploma required.
• Minimum of five years as a Legal Administrative Assistant.
• Fluent bilingualism: French and English.

Responsabilités

• Organize and expedite the flow of work through the Professional’s office, initiating follow-up action.
• Prepare legal documents and letters according to precedents or instructions.
• Liaise between internal and external individuals, groups and clients at all levels.
• Forward or respond to routine correspondence not requiring the Professional’s attention.
• Manage bring-forward or diary system to meet deadlines.
• Prepare special reports by gathering, analyzing and summarizing data.
• Exercise initiative to relieve Professionals of administrative detail.
• Create, monitor and maintain client files for better file management and client service.
• Coordinate administrative tasks including accounting; filing; docketing; billing.
• Any other duties as required.

Connaissances

Bilingual (Fr/En)

Communication

Discretion

Independence

Teamwork

Formation

Legal Assistant Certificate/Diploma

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Gowling WLG in Montreal seeks a seasoned Legal Administrative Assistant to support one or more professionals in the Advocacy department. You will perform confidential tasks, manage files and deadlines, and liaise with clients and colleagues to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires a Legal Assistant certificate/diploma, 5+ years of experience, and fluent French/English. Strong MS Office skills and discretion are essential; hybrid work options are available.