Legal Assistant - Litigation

Norton Rose Fulbright LLP; Montreal; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Benefit premiums paid by the firm

Telemedicine services

Wellness matters: Flexible health and

Training and development programs

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP in Montreal seeks a Legal Assistant to support lawyers in our Litigation practice. This full-time permanent role focuses on handling administrative items and ensuring efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, bilingual in French and English, with at least 3 years' experience in litigation, proficiency in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and a proactive, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in litigation.
• Excellent knowledge of French and English grammar
• Good knowledge of Outlook
• Excellent knowledge of Word, including its advanced features
• Good knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel
• Meticulous and detail‑oriented
• Organized and able to manage priorities
• Team player, versatile and able to work under pressure
• Autonomous, proactive and able to work quickly
• Bilingualism

Responsibilities

• Transcribe/modify correspondence, agreements, contracts, proceedings, reports and other dictated or handwritten material
• Perform administrative duties related to the position, including time charges, expense reports and billing
• Assume responsibility for the agenda and ensure follow‑up
• Maintain filing up to date, including file indexing
• Make photocopies, transmit faxes, digitalize documents and perform any other duties requested

Skills

Bilingual

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Detail-oriented

Organized

Team player

Autonomous

Fast-paced

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to work in our Montreal Office. This full‑time permanent legal assistant role will provide support to lawyers in our Litigation practice. This position will play a key role in handling administrative items. We are seeking a highly organized professional individual with excellent client service skills, who thrives in a fast-paced, high performance culture.

You Will Be Focussing On

• Transcribe/modify correspondence, agreements, contracts, proceedings, reports and other dictated or handwritten material
• Perform administrative duties related to the position, including time charges, expense reports and billing
• Assume responsibility for the agenda and ensure follow‑up
• Maintain filing up to date, including file indexing
• Make photocopies, transmit faxes, digitalize documents and perform any other duties requested

Skills And Experience Required

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in litigation
• Excellent knowledge of French and English grammar
• Good knowledge of Outlook
• Excellent knowledge of Word, including its advanced features
• Good knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel
• Meticulous and detail‑oriented
• Organized and able to manage priorities
• Team player, versatile and able to work under pressure
• Autonomous, proactive and able to work quickly
• Bilingualism

Norton Rose Fulbright is a large international legal practice with multiple offices around the world. Its clientele is also international, so we must be able to provide services in English and in French. As a result, a good working knowledge of both languages is required, since you will communicate frequently with managers and/or colleagues in other provinces or countries and/or will serve our clients in both languages.

Why Join Our Team

• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Benefit premiums paid by the firm
• Telemedicine services
• Wellness matters: Flexible health and wellness allowance that covers much more than gym memberships!
• Training and development programs based on your interests and needs

Ready to join a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us!

As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embrace a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need.

Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further.

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Please note that this job posting is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy.