Legal Assistant – Labour and Employment | 5+ Years

Lépine Talent inc.; Montreal; Presencial; CAD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lépine Talent inc. is representing a leading law firm in downtown Montreal seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its Labour and Employment team. You will support lawyers on a variety of matters for national and international clients in a professional environment.

The role combines file management, preparation of legal proceedings, and administrative support, with opportunities to work on diverse labour and employment matters and litigation workflows.

Formación

• DEP or DEC in office administration with a legal specialization.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant.
• Experience in Labour and Employment Law and litigation is essential.
• Fluent in French and English, written and spoken.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Providing day-to-day support to the lawyers on the team
• Managing calendars, schedules, and legal deadlines
• Drafting, reviewing, formatting, and finalizing various legal documents and proceedings in labour and employment law and litigation
• Transcribing dictation
• Preparing legal proceedings and files for hearings
• Completing time entries and assisting with the billing process
• Managing and following up on emails
• Reviewing and proofreading documents
• Maintaining client files and various databases
• Managing filing and document organization in accordance with established procedures
• Ensuring compliance with the firm’s internal procedures

Conocimientos

Legal research

Drafting documents

Calendar management

Time entry & billing

Client file management

Bilingual (English/French)

Educación

DEP/DEC in office administration with legal specialization

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Document formatting

Descripción del empleo

Our client, a leading law firm located in downtown Montreal, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its Labour and Employment team.

You will have the opportunity to support lawyers on a variety of interesting and challenging matters for both national and international clients. The role combines organization, preparation of legal proceedings, file management, and administrative support within a highly regarded professional environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Providing day-to-day support to the lawyers on the team
• Managing calendars, schedules, and legal deadlines
• Drafting, reviewing, formatting, and finalizing various legal documents and proceedings in labour and employment law and litigation
• Transcribing dictation
• Preparing legal proceedings and files for hearings
• Completing time entries and assisting with the billing process
• Managing and following up on emails
• Reviewing and proofreading documents
• Maintaining client files and various databases
• Managing filing and document organization in accordance with established procedures
• Ensuring compliance with the firm’s internal procedures

Qualifications

• DEP or DEC in office administration with a legal specialization, or any other relevant training
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant
• Experience in Labour and Employment Law as well as litigation is essential
• Excellent proficiency in Word and very good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Very good command of both French and English, written and spoken
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple files simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy
• Initiative, resourcefulness, and a strong ability to prioritize
• Professionalism, discretion, and a team-oriented approach
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in an environment where priorities may shift quickly
• Occasional availability to work overtime when required

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This opportunity will allow you to join a highly regarded team within a leading law firm, work on stimulating matters, and support experienced professionals serving a prestigious client base.

Are you looking for a structured professional environment where quality of work, collaboration, and development are valued? We would like to hear from you.