Legal Assistant – Construction Litigation Lépine talent PFD

Lépine Marketing Inc.; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lépine Marketing Inc. is seeking a capable litigation secretary to manage files, calendars, and client communications within a fast-paced legal team.

You will open new client files, prepare pleadings, coordinate hearings, and ensure linguistic quality and regulatory compliance across documents. Fluency in French, strong organization, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with colleagues are essential; two years of litigation experience and a DEP in Secretarial Studies with a

Qualifications

• Two years of litigation experience is required.
• DEP in Secretarial Studies with a legal specialization is required.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office.
• Perfect command of French.
• Excellent organizational and priority-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Accuracy, rigour, and close attention to detail.
• Initiative and ability to work independently.
• Team-oriented and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Open new client files and compile retainers, correspondence, supporting documents, and other materials.
• Manage lawyers’ calendars, including scheduling appointments, meetings, hearings, trials, and court appearances.
• Ensure efficient management of files, deadlines, and timelines.
• Prepare standard litigation pleadings and court documents.
• Draft, edit, review, and format various legal documents.
• Review documents for linguistic quality and firm compliance.
• Communicate with parties by telephone and email.
• Maintain organized paper and electronic filing systems.
• Follow up on files and correspondence.
• Prepare client billing.
• Support other legal assistants on the team as needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

French fluency

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

DEP in Secretarial Studies (legal)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

In litigation, every deadline matters. You will play a central role in managing files and ensuring their careful coordination.

This opportunity is available with a law firm known for the quality of its legal services and work environment. You will collaborate daily with construction litigation professionals who stand out for their professionalism, drive, and team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Open new client files and compile retainers, correspondence, supporting documents, and other relevant materials
• Manage the lawyers’ calendars, including scheduling appointments, meetings, hearings, trials, and court appearances
• Ensure efficient management of files, deadlines, and timelines
• Prepare standard litigation pleadings and court documents
• Draft, edit, review, and format various legal documents
• Review documents to ensure linguistic quality, consistency, and compliance with firm practices
• Communicate by telephone and email with the various parties involved in the files
• Maintain organized paper and electronic filing systems
• Follow up on files and correspondence
• Prepare client billing
• Support the other legal assistants on the team as needed

Requirements

• Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) in Secretarial Studies with a legal specialization
• At least two years of litigation experience
• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Perfect command of French
• Excellent organizational and priority-management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Accuracy, rigour, and close attention to detail
• Initiative and the ability to work independently
• A team-oriented and collaborative approach