Legal Assistant in Litigation

Personnel Alter Ego; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Un cabinet d'avocats réputé à Montréal recherche un assistant légal en litiges. Vous serez responsable de la gestion de dossiers, de la préparation de documents juridiques et de la coordination interne. Ce rôle nécessite une solide expérience et une expertise en secrétariat juridique, avec la possibilité de travailler dans un environnement collaboratif et équilibré.

Benefits

Atmosphère de travail agréable

Salaires compétitifs

Assurance groupe

Cotisation à un REER

3 semaines ou plus de vacances

Jours personnels remboursables

Service de télémédecine

Activités sociales tout au long de l'année

Qualifications

• Minimum de 3 à 5 ans d'expérience en tant qu'assistant légal.
• Maîtrise de Microsoft 365 et excellente maîtrise du français et de l'anglais.
• Capacité à gérer plusieurs dossiers simultanément.

Responsibilities

• Assister proactivement les avocats dans la gestion de leurs dossiers.
• Rédiger et formatter les documents légaux.
• Gérer l'agenda et les délais des avocats.

Skills

Dynamisme

Professionnalisme

Organisation

Rigueur

Maîtrise de l'information confidentielle

Education

Diplôme collégial en secrétariat juridique

Autres certifications

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Attaching great importance to open collaboration and the exchange of ideas, in an informal and human atmosphere where respect for others prevails, our client is looking for a legal assistant in litigation.

Main responsibilities:
- Proactively assist lawyers in the management and follow-up of their files
- Ensure the maintenance of the agenda and files, including the management of deadlines
- Ensure the security of confidential documents
- Coordinate with other departments internally and with other external departments or agencies
- Track the schedule
- Carry out correspondence with various stakeholders (clients, bailiffs, opposing lawyers...)
- Prepare legal documentation, etc.
- Carry out the procedures with the courts and administrations
- Carry out formatting, proofreading and correction of documents and procedures in accordance with legal procedures and grammatical usage
- Perform conflict research
- Conduct searches in public registers (Land Register, etc.)
- Proceed with the opening of files
- Invoice files
- Prepare the expense account
- Carry out reminders and follow-ups with the team
- Make appointments
- Perform ranking
- Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:
- College diploma in legal secretarial studies
- Other certifications and diplomas will be an asset
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in the field, in similar positions
- Knowledge of documents and procedures
- Master Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Very good level of spelling and grammar
- Fluency in French and English, both oral and written

Required skills and competencies:
- Dynamism, courtesy, professionalism and resourcefulness
- Reactivity
- Fast learning
- Ability to work in a team
- Sensitive handling of confidential information
- Taking initiatives
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Management of several files at once according to priorities
- Strong organizational skills
- Reliability in case management
- Working with tight deadlines
- Meticulousness and attention to detail

Benefits of working for this firm:
- A great working atmosphere in a healthy environment
- Competitive salaries
- Group insurance (drugs, dental, vision and other medical services)
- RRSP with employer contribution
- 3 weeks or more vacation
- Possibility of hybrid work (teleworking)
- 8 personal days refundable at the end of the year if not taken
- Telemedicine service
- Social activities throughout the year

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