Legal Administrative Assistant- Capital Markets

McMillan; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join McMillan, a leading Business Law firm, as a Legal Administrative Assistant in Montreal. You will support a team of legal professionals by managing various administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations, and providing exceptional client service. This role is ideal for someone with 3-5 years of experience in a legal setting, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management software.

Benefits

Commensurate Compensation and Benefits Package

Mentorship and Support

Training as Software Evolves

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience as a legal assistant, preferably in business law.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal and administrative tasks for the Capital Markets Group.
• Draft and edit correspondence, organize documents.
• Coordinate meetings and assist with monthly billing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Client service

Embracing technology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Desksite

IntApp

3E

Job description

Would you like to be a part of Canada’s leading and progressive Business Law firm?

McMillan has an exciting opportunity as a Legal Administrative Assistant in our Montreal Capital Markets Group . As a member of the team, you will play a key role in managing legal and administrative aspects to a team of Legal Professionals.

What You’ll Do

You will be the go-to person for your team who will depend on your guidance and support to keep them organized. You will be involved in a wide variety of administrative tasks, including : supporting day-to-day requirements of the group members, drafting and editing correspondence, management and organization of documents in our document management system, office and file organization, preparation of expense reports, coordinating and scheduling meetings, calendar management, requesting conflict searches and opening new client matters, assisting with monthly billing requirements, organizing meetings, travel, attendances at conferences and leveraging technology to service clients in an efficient and effective manner. You may also assist with transactions and closings including preparation of all relevant materials for closings.

What You Bring

You have established yourself as a key resource in your successful legal career. Your history includes a minimum of three to five years' experience as a legal assistant, preferably in a business law or transactional setting. You have strong administrative, organizational and interpersonal skills. You are detail-oriented and are able to effectively meet deadlines, work well in a team setting, and provide an exceptional level of client service. You embrace evolving technology and have strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Prior experience with Desksite, IntApp and 3E or similar document management, file opening, and accounting software required.

Growth

Mentorship and Support

Training as Software Evolves

Commensurate Compensation and Benefits Package

Inclusion and diversity are essential elements of our culture at McMillan which coincides with our core values of respect, teamwork, commitment, client service and professional excellence.

At McMillan, we know we will achieve the most success by attracting and retaining the best talent, and by representing and supporting communities from which we draw our members, the communities in which we live and work and the communities to which we provide legal services.

We are a law firm that prides itself in sustained quality and excellence in service while fostering a positive and collegial work environment which nurtures mentoring inspires enthusiasm and professional excellence. We commit to putting our best efforts forward in achieving our goals, and the goals of our clients. You can help us in that journey!

Need another reason to consider McMillan? Let’s work together to help you achieve your professional goals and career development.

If this position is you, and you reside in or around the Montréal area, we look forward to hearing from you. We like cover letters too so don’t forget to include one along with your resume when you click on the Apply Now button.

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