*Legal Assistant – Litigation

Recrute Action Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant specializing in litigation to provide comprehensive administrative support. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a flexible work schedule with partial remote work. You will play a vital role in coordinating litigation tasks, preparing documents, and ensuring deadlines are met. Enjoy a collaborative environment emphasizing well-being with numerous perks, including an inclusive culture and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible personal leave hours

Group insurance plan fully paid by the employer

Telemedicine service

Simplified pension plan with employer contribution

Access to professional mentoring

Summer schedule with Friday afternoons off

Casual dress code

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in legal secretarial work – litigation required.
• Bilingual in English and French to assist clients.
• Strong command of litigation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Proactively support professionals in managing and following up on litigation files.
• Coordinate calendars: appointments, hearings, events, committees.
• Prepare standard litigation documents: procedure binders, exhibits, authorities.

Skills

Discretion

Professionalism

Organizational skills

Team spirit

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma in secretarial studies or legal secretarial studies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Maître

iManage Work 10

Job description

Legal Assistant – Litigation

Support a litigation law firm by providing thorough and versatile administrative assistance. Flexible schedule, partial remote work, varied responsibilities, and a work environment focused on well-being.

What is in it for you:

• Annual salary based on experience: $70K to $80K.
• Permanent, full-time position: 35 hours per week.
• Hybrid presence: 2 days per week in the office.
• Summer schedule with Friday afternoons off from July to Labour Day.
• Flexible personal leave hours to use throughout the year.
• Computer equipment provided for remote work and financial support for setting up a home office.
• Casual dress code allowing jeans on a daily basis.
• Group insurance plan fully paid by the employer.
• Telemedicine service to avoid long wait times.
• Simplified pension plan with employer contribution.
• Employee assistance program focused on mental and emotional well-being.
• 50% reimbursement with partnered caterers for parents of young children.
• Accessible leadership and a respectful work environment.
• Active internal committees, including social and physical/mental wellness committees.
• Access to professional mentoring and concrete development opportunities.
• Inclusive, respectful, and collaborative organizational culture.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively support professionals in managing and following up on litigation files.
• Coordinate calendars: appointments, hearings, events, committees.
• Ensure deadlines are met and follow up on files and deliverables.
• Prepare standard litigation documents: procedure binders, exhibits, authorities.
• Transcribe dictations and proofread documents.
• Make professional follow-up calls and reminders to clients.
• Perform various administrative tasks: billing, time entries, expense reports, filing, etc.

What you will need to succeed:

• Diploma in secretarial studies, legal secretarial studies, or equivalent training.
• 3 years of experience in legal secretarial work – litigation required.
• Strong command of litigation procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word (advanced), Outlook, and Excel.
• Knowledge of Maître and iManage Work 10 software (an asset).
• Bilingual in English and French to assist clients in both languages.
• Discretion, courtesy, professionalism, organizational skills, and ability to manage priorities.
• Team spirit, initiative, attention to detail.

Why Recruit Action?

Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach to job seekers and businesses. Only candidates who match hiring criteria will be contacted.

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