EY Law - Corporate Law - Legal Assistant - Montreal

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Montreal seeks a Legal Assistant to support legal teams by providing quality service, managing documents, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of experience in a legal support role, with excellent organizational and communication skills. This position offers a supportive environment to grow professionally.

Benefits

$5,000 per year for mental health support benefits

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience as a legal assistant or in a related legal support role.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist legal teams with document preparation and legal research.
• Maintain organized filing systems for documents.
• Manage communications and interactions with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Legal terminology understanding

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law or related field

Tools

Legal management software

Job description

The opportunity

As a Legal Assistant with EY Law LLP, you will provide our clients with quality service. Our team provides commercial, corporate and partnership law advisory services, including corporate due-diligences, corporate re-organizations, mergers and acquisitions, financings, joint ventures, transfer pricing, drafting commercial contracts and drafting employment policies and procedures.

Your key responsibilities

The successful candidate will support legal teams by providing comprehensive administrative and document management assistance. This role is integral in ensuring efficient operations within the legal department, allowing for seamless workflow and enhanced service delivery.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist legal teams with document preparation, including drafting, editing, and reviewing legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and gather information relevant to ongoing cases and transactions.
• Maintain organized filing systems for both electronic and hard copy documents, ensuring easy retrieval of information.
• Manage communications and interactions with clients, external parties, and other stakeholders, ensuring professionalism and confidentiality.
• Support the legal team's compliance efforts by ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and protocols.
• Prepare for meetings, hearings, and trials by organizing necessary documentation and materials.Track deadlines and manage schedules to ensure timely responses to legal matters and client requests.
• Collaborate with various EY departments as needed to provide a multidisciplinary approach to legal solutions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2- 3 years as a legal assistant or in a related legal support role.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, concepts, and administrative procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with legal management software is desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team, this role is for you.

What we offer

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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