Legal assistant

Randstad Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Montreal is seeking a qualified Legal Assistant for a permanent position. Responsibilities include managing emails, client interactions, and legal documentation. The role requires proficiency in both French and English, along with strong organizational skills. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Salary between $51,000 and $60,000

35 hours per week

2 weeks of vacation (negotiable)

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Fluent in both French and English, written and spoken.
• Proficient in Office Suite and Outlook.
• Strong learning ability and good memory.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Outlook email inbox.
• Greeting clients and providing accurate information.
• Managing files related to service of process and enforcement.
• Tracking deadlines and procedures.
• Conducting research on various legal websites.
• Managing accounts receivable.
• Digitally archiving documents.

Skills

Excellent French

Excellent English

Proficiency in Office Suite

Proficiency in Outlook

Strong learning ability

Good memory

Ability to work in a team

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

A law firm located in the east end of Montreal, near l'Assomption metro station, is seeking a qualified individual for a Legal Assistant position.

The position is permanent and available immediately.

Located in the Olympic Village, next to the Administrative Housing Tribunal, the firm primarily serves property managers, as well as landlords and tenants. It also collaborates with law firms and notaries.

Advantages

Your benefits for this legal assistant position :

• Salary between $51,000 and $60,000
• 35 hours per week - from 9 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM
• 2 weeks of vacation (negotiable)
• On-site parking
• Located in the east end of Montreal, near l'Assomption metro station.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Outlook email inbox
• Greeting and providing accurate information to clients who come in person
• Managing files related to service of process and enforcement (eviction, wage garnishment, bank seizure)
• Tracking deadlines and procedures
• Conducting research on the Business Register, Soquij, property assessment, RDPRM, and the TAL website
• Managing accounts receivable
• Digitally archiving documents

Qualifications

• Excellent French and English, written and spoken
• Proficiency in Office Suite and Outlook
• Strong learning ability and good memory
• Ability to work in a team and sometimes under pressure

Summary

If you are interested in this Legal Assistant position located in the east end of Montreal near l'Assomption metro station, please send your updated résumé to [e-mail] or [e-mail]

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