Legal Assistant – Litigation

Lépine Talent inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Lépine Talent inc. in Montreal is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support its litigation team. You will handle administrative and procedural tasks, prepare legal documents, and ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.

Hybrid role offering collaboration with senior lawyers and exposure to complex matters involving national and international clients. Strong organization, attention to detail, and bilingual communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma in legal secretarial studies or equivalent.
• Excellent bilingual command of French and English (written and spoken).
• Strong organizational and priority-management skills.
• Experience in litigation support or within a law firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and format legal procedures, correspondence and documents.
• Monitor deadlines and coordinate filings with courts and authorities.
• Manage lawyers' calendars and coordinate meetings/hearings.
• Communicate with clients, courts and stakeholders as required.
• Assist with opening files and conflict checks and maintain records.

Skills

French English bilingual

Organizational skills

Priority management

Teamwork

Client-service

Education

Diploma in legal secretarial studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A business law firm recognized for the complexity of its mandates and the quality of its practice is seeking to recruit a Legal Assistant to support its Litigation team in Montreal. The firm regularly works on high-stakes matters involving national and international companies, financial institutions, and major market players.

This opportunity is suited to an organized and detail-oriented professional looking to grow in a demanding environment where collaboration, precision, and effective priority management are essential.

The Role

As a Litigation Legal Assistant, you will play a key role in the administrative and procedural management of files. You will support one or more lawyers in preparing legal documents, monitoring procedural deadlines, and coordinating activities related to ongoing matters.

The position offers exposure to complex litigation files as well as close collaboration with the firm’s internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise and format various legal procedures, correspondence and documents
• Perform document revisions, comparisons and track changes follow-ups
• Monitor and manage procedural deadlines
• Coordinate filings with courts and relevant authorities
• Organize meetings, conference calls and hearings
• Manage lawyers’ calendars and coordinate activities related to their files
• Handle incoming communications and ensure appropriate follow-ups
• Communicate with clients, courts and other stakeholders as required
• Assist with opening new files and coordinating conflict checks
• Maintain the organization and filing of physical and electronic records
• Support lawyers with time entry management and billing follow-ups
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the smooth progression of files

Requirements

• Diploma in legal secretarial studies or equivalent training
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in litigation within a law firm or professional services environment
• Excellent command of French and English, both written and spoken
• Strong knowledge of court procedures and filing requirements
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a dynamic environment
• Autonomy, proactivity and strong sense of priorities
• Strong teamwork skills and client-service orientation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort with technology tools

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a firm recognized for the quality and complexity of its work
• Close collaboration with high-level legal professionals in a stimulating environment
• Exposure to diverse and strategic litigation matters
• Structured and collaborative work environment
• Hybrid work model with a majority of in-office presence
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits