Legal Assistant, Commercial Litigation

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant with experience in commercial litigation to provide legal and administrative support to litigation lawyers in their Montréal office. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, directly assisting legal professionals while contributing to high-stakes cases. Ideal candidates must have relevant experience and a willingness to thrive in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a legal assistant in commercial litigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete legal and administrative support to two to three litigation lawyers.

Skills

Experience as a legal assistant

Knowledge of commercial litigation

Job description

Overview

Legal Assistant, Commercial Litigation

About Davies

About Davies

Davies is a top-tier Canadian law firm focused on high-stakes matters. With offices in Montréal, Toronto and New York, we are consistently at the centre of the most challenging deals and cases in Canada and abroad.

A position at Davies is more than just a job. When you join the firm, you will be welcomed by a team that places as much emphasis on supporting its people as it does on serving its prestigious clients. As such, we have created a collaborative environment where team members of all backgrounds feel appreciated and are encouraged to share their ideas while working alongside some of the brightest legal and business professionals who are eager to share their knowledge and experience.

About the Position

We are looking for a legal assistant with experience in commercial litigation to join the team of legal support professionals at our Montréal office. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Legal Support Professionals, the successful applicant will provide complete legal and administrative support to two to three litigation lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete legal and administrative support to two to three litigation lawyers in the Montréal office.

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal assistant in commercial litigation.