Legal Assistant and receptionist

Temporary position for 12 months.
The work mode arrangement for the position is full-time on site.

Come be part of our small team of legal professionals which includes lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants. We handle litigation related to group disability benefits, group and individual life insurance, critical illness, accidental death, and dismemberment. As a Legal Assistant and Receptionist for the legal affairs department, you perform administrative tasks to ensure the ease of file handling for the lawyers at Desjardins Financial Security (DFS). Your ability to remain organized in a deadline-driven environment is essential. Your ability to work as a team player is critical. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Handle administrative duties. Assist with clerical and organizational tasks such as document management and the assembly of legal files, affidavits of documents and document briefs.
• Process general clerical work. Drafting, dictation, copying and filing, typing as well as scheduling on behalf of the legal team.
• Cover the reception desk. Accepting service on behalf of Desjardins entities. Respond to general inquiries and direct mail.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year.
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement.
• Group insurance including telemedicine.
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment.

*Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table:

• College diploma in a related field.
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience with litigation.
• Experience with insured disputes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure (with respect to deadlines and document formats).
• Knowledge of document management software.

Action oriented, Collaborates, Complexity, Organizational savvy, Stakeholders, Work processes.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family: Administration (FG)

Unposting Date: 2025-05-5