Legal Assistant in Litigation

Personnel Alter Ego; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a legal assistant in litigation to support their dynamic team. This role offers a collaborative environment where you will assist lawyers with various legal documents, manage deadlines, and contribute to a friendly and inclusive workplace. With a strong focus on employee well-being, the firm provides a flexible work approach, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous vacation time and telemedicine services. If you're passionate about legal work and thrive in a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible teleworking and in-office presence

Competitive total compensation

Flexible group insurance program

Group savings plan with employer participation

3 to 6 weeks of vacation

Annual flexible days for work-life balance

Unlimited bank of sick days

24/7 telemedicine service

Employee and family assistance program

Annual allowance for sports expenses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in legal secretarial work.
• Experience as a litigation legal assistant is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support lawyers and partners in litigation.
• Review, format or modify various legal documents.
• Prepare documents related to invoicing and follow-up on receivables.

Skills

Fluent bilingualism in English and French

Excellent grammar skills

Proficiency in Word

Strong adaptability

Team spirit and initiative

Education

Training in secretarial work or legal secretarial

Job description

Focusing on a collaborative environment and committed to the development of its talents, this firm is looking for a legal assistant in litigation.

Tasks

1. Support lawyers and partners in litigation;
2. Plan and organize the work of lawyers according to deadlines;
3. Review, format or modify various legal documents (correspondence, contracts, procedures, etc.);
4. Transcribe dictations;
5. Prepare electronic workbooks of procedures, exhibits, authorities, fencing binders, etc.;
6. Prepare documents related to invoicing, time entry, and follow-up on receivables.

The Benefits

• A management team and colleagues who are approachable and appreciative of your contribution;
• A friendly and inclusive work atmosphere;
• A flexible approach combining teleworking and in-office presence based on team needs;
• A competitive total compensation and benefits package;
• A flexible and accessible group insurance program upon hiring;
• A group savings plan with employer participation;
• A vacation policy considering experience and years of service, granting 3 to 6 weeks of vacation;
• Annual flexible days to improve work-life balance;
• An unlimited bank of sick days;
• 24/7 telemedicine service for quick and convenient medical consultations;
• An employee and family assistance program, including stress management and mental well-being support;
• An annual allowance for sports expenses to promote physical well-being;
• Remuneration for overtime work.

Do you recognize yourself in the following?

• Training in secretarial work, legal secretarial or equivalent;
• 5+ years of experience in legal secretarial work;
• Experience as a litigation legal assistant is an asset;
• Fluent bilingualism in English and French, both oral and written;
• Excellent grammar skills;
• Proficiency in Word (layout, styles, etc.);
• Concern for internal and external clients;
• Strong adaptability;
• Autonomy and quick execution;
• Team spirit and initiative.

Join a human and authentic team known for its expertise, excellence, creativity, and generosity!