Legal Administrative Assistant - Labour and Employment (Contract)

McMillan LLP; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading and progressive Business Law firm as a Legal Administrative Assistant in Montreal. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional with strong Microsoft Office skills and legal experience. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, supporting the Advocacy, Employment & Labour team by preparing legal documents, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with court processes. The firm values quality service and fosters a collegial atmosphere that promotes professional growth. If you're proactive, organized, and passionate about client service, this is the ideal opportunity for you to thrive in your career.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in a law firm.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and revise correspondence and court documents.
• Schedule mediations, pre-trials, and trial dates.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal Administrative Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Bilingual Communication

Education

Experience in a Law Firm

Familiarity with Quebec Civil Code of Procedure

Job description

Legal Administrative Assistant - Labour and Employment (Contract)

Job Category: Legal Support Professionals

Requisition Number: LEGAL002286

Posted: January 21, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Location

Montreal, QC M6J2T3, CAN

Description

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

McMillan has an exciting opportunity as a full-time, bilingual, Legal Administrative Assistant in our Montréal office.

What You’ll Do

You will be a key addition to the fast-paced Advocacy, Employment & Labour team, maximizing your strong skills in Microsoft Office and attention to detail. You will be involved in a variety of tasks, including:

• Preparing, drafting, and revising correspondence and various court documents, including those required by the Tribunal administratif du Travail and the CNESST.
• Awareness of processes and deadlines for notifying, serving, and filing court documents.
• Scheduling mediations, pre-trials, and trial dates, among other scheduling tasks.

The legal professionals in this group have document-intensive practices with multiple priorities and tight deadlines.

What You Bring

You have established yourself as a key resource with your experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PPT). You also have legal experience in a law firm environment as a Legal Administrative Assistant and are familiar with a variety of practice areas.

You possess strong administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills (both oral and written). You are proactive, detail-oriented, and able to effectively meet deadlines. You work well independently and in a team setting, providing an exceptional level of client service. The candidate must have a proactive and flexible attitude as well as keen attention to detail, including thorough proofreading skills in both languages. Candidates should be flexible with respect to working overtime on an as-needed basis.

The ideal candidate will have two to three years of experience, possess a good working knowledge of The Quebec Civil Code of Procedure, and be familiar with Tribunal administratif du Travail and CNESST processes and forms.

Why Join Us?

At McMillan, we pride ourselves on sustained quality and excellence in service while fostering a positive and collegial work environment that nurtures mentoring and inspires professional excellence. We commit to putting our best efforts forward in achieving our goals and the goals of our clients.

If this position is for you, and you reside in or around the Montreal area, we look forward to hearing from you. Click on the Apply Now button.

McMillan is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email us or contact us at 1.888.622.4624 to submit your accommodation request.

McMillan LLP is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity. We respect and embrace the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of individuals at all levels of the firm. This enables us to provide innovative client service, contribute fully to our communities, and advance our firm’s values.