Legal Assistant in Litigation

Personnel Alter Ego; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une petite firme de droit au centre-ville de Montréal recherche un(e) assistant(e) juridique en litige pour rejoindre une équipe dynamique. La mission inclut la gestion de l'agenda des avocats et la préparation de documents légaux. Le candidat idéal a une expérience significative en secrétariat juridique, une excellente maîtrise du français, et la capacité de travailler dans un environnement sous pression. Des avantages compétitifs et un mode de travail hybride sont offerts.

Benefits

Programme d'assurance groupe

Jours de congé supplémentaires

Programme de bien-être

Programme d'aide aux employés

Programme de télé-médecine

Contribution à un REER

15 jours de vacances par an

8 jours de congé ou de maladie

Jour de congé pour l'anniversaire

Qualifications

• Plus de 3 ans d'expérience en secrétariat juridique.
• Excellente maîtrise du français à l'oral et à l'écrit.
• Sens de l'organisation et capacité à gérer plusieurs dossiers.

Responsibilities

• Gestion de l'agenda des avocats et suivi des délais.
• Préparation des procédures et des documents juridiques.
• Tenue de dossiers électroniques et classement en ligne.

Skills

Rigueur

Discrétion

Compétences interpersonnelles

Autonomie

Education

Attestation de formation professionnelle en secrétariat juridique ou DEC en automatisation de bureau

Tools

Word

Outlook

Logiciel Master

Job description

This small law firm in downtown Montreal is looking for a legal assistant in litigation to complete a dynamic and passionate team! This person's main mandate is to directly assist a team of the firm's lawyers in the management of their practice and the preparation and transmission of legal documents.

The successful candidate will have great versatility and the ability to work under pressure, with tight deadlines.

Main tasks
- Management of the lawyers' agenda, including registration and monitoring of file deadlines;
- Preparation of draft procedures and correspondence;
- Preparation of service of documents;
- Layout and linguistic correction of documents;
- Electronic record keeping;
- Filing documents on the registry online;
- Organization of out-of-class interrogations and client meetings;
- Various follow-ups with clients and other stakeholders in the files.

Desired profile
- Attestation of professional specialization (ASP) in legal secretarial work or diploma of college studies (DEC) in office automation with a legal profile. Any other relevant training/experience will be considered;
- More than 3 years of experience in legal secretarial work;
- Experience in litigation an asset;
- Excellent command of oral and written French;
- Proficiency in English at a professional level;
- Excellent command of Word and Outlook software;
- Knowledge of Master software would be an asset;
- Interpersonal skills (customer focus), discretion and professionalism;
- Rigor, meticulousness, precision, attention to detail;
- Comfortable working under pressure and managing tight deadlines;
- Ability to manage multiple files at the same time and prioritize tasks;
- Sense of organization, autonomy and responsibility;
- Dynamism and initiative;
- Ease in working in a team.

Benefits
- A hybrid position (teleworking and face-to-face);
- A competitive salary;
- A group insurance program;
- An employee assistance program;
- A telemedicine program;
- An RRSP program with an employer contribution;
- A wellness program with a host of benefits;
- 15 days of vacation per year;
- 8 personal or sick days;
- A day off on the birthday.

Do you have some experience and dream of working for a small firm? Here's your chance!