Legal Assistant – Civil Litigation

Gestolex; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

5 sick days converted to pay

Group Insurance

RRSPs

Competitive pay

Job summary

DR Conseils is seeking a Legal Assistant in Civil Litigation for our Joliette office. Draft and manage civil litigation documents, monitor schedules, and coordinate hearings. You will support attorneys and maintain client files while handling billing and administrative tasks.

Fluency in French is required; English is a plus. We offer a collaborative environment with competitive compensation and benefits, including vacation and sick leave policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a law firm or similar role.
• Experience in civil litigation is an asset.
• Knowledge of legal procedures is a plus.
• Training in secretarial work or a related field.
• Excellent command of French; English is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and customer-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and format civil litigation documents.
• Monitor court schedules, deadlines, and proceedings.
• Prepare documents for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Coordinate filings, service of process, and communications with parties involved.
• Manage schedules, client files, and administrative follow-ups.
• Track billing, billable time, and accounts receivable.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer-service

Independence

French proficiency

Education

Secretarial training

Job description

We are looking for a Legal Assistant in Civil Litigation for our office in Joliette. Are you looking to grow in a professional, collaborative, and stimulating environment? This opportunity is for you!

Your main responsibilities

• Draft, review, and format various legal documents related to civil litigation;
• Monitor legal proceedings, schedules, and deadlines;
• Prepare the necessary documents for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials;
• Coordinate filings, service of process, and communications with the various parties involved;
• Manage schedules, client files, and administrative follow-ups;
• Track billing, billable time, and accounts receivable;
• Provide administrative support to attorneys and perform any other related tasks.

Profile required

• At least 1 year of experience in a law firm or in a similar position;
• Experience in civil litigation (a significant asset);
• Knowledge of legal procedures (a plus);
• Training in secretarial work or a related field;
• Excellent command of French; English (a plus);
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, independence, teamwork, and a customer-service-oriented approach.

Our advantages

• Competitive compensation, depending on experience;
• From 3 weeks of vacation;
• 5 days of sick leave that can be converted to pay;
• Group Insurance and Group RRSPs;
• A stimulating work environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.

Notes :
The masculine gender is used without discrimination and for the sole purpose of lightening the text. We offer equal employment opportunities to all. Only successful candidates will be contacted.