Legal Assistant Paralegal

Levine Frishman S.E.N.C.; Westmount; Presencial; CAD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Levine Frishman S.E.N.C. in Westmount, QC, seeks a Legal Assistant Paralegal to support lawyers across multiple practice areas. The role focuses on file management, document preparation, and client service.

You will conduct legal and factual research, review documents for accuracy, and maintain records in firm systems, upholding confidentiality and professional ethics. This is a full-time, in-office role based in Westmount.

Formación

• Solid grounding in Law and familiarity with multiple practice areas.
• Strong Legal Document Preparation skills, including drafting and formatting.
• Effective communication with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Proficient research abilities in legal, regulatory and factual areas.
• Attention to detail in document review and accuracy checks.
• Post-secondary education in paralegal studies or legal assistant training.
• Competence with office software and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and maintain confidentiality.

Responsabilidades

• Provide day-to-day support to lawyers across multiple practice areas.
• Prepare and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Organize case files and coordinate schedules.
• Manage communications with clients, courts and external parties.
• Conduct legal and factual research.
• Review documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain up-to-date records in firm systems.
• Support hearings, transactions, and ongoing client matters.

Conocimientos

Legal knowledge

Document prep

Communication skills

Legal research

Attention to detail

Bilingual English/French

Multitasking

Office software

Educación

Paralegal studies

Legal assistant training

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Jurisconcept

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

Levine Frishman S.E.N.C. is an independent law firm established in 1988, committed to delivering boutique, full-service legal support tailored to each client’s needs. The firm has built a reputation for personalized, high-quality service across diverse practice areas. Its work spans Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Law, Labour Law, Estate Law, Real Estate, and related services. Team members collaborate closely to offer practical solutions and responsive service. The firm values professionalism, client focus, and integrity in all aspects of its practice.

Role Description

The Legal Assistant Paralegal will provide day-to-day support to lawyers across multiple practice areas, ensuring efficient file management and client service. Responsibilities include preparing and formatting legal documents, organizing case files, coordinating schedules, and managing correspondence with clients, courts, and external parties. The role also involves conducting legal and factual research, reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness, and maintaining up-to-date records in firm systems. This is a full-time, in-office position based in Westmount, QC. The Legal Assistant Paralegal will collaborate with other team members to support hearings, transactions, and ongoing client matters.

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in Law and familiarity with multiple practice areas (e.g., Litigation, Corporate/Commercial, Labour, Estate, Real Estate).
• Strong Legal Document Preparation skills, including drafting, formatting, and managing legal forms, pleadings, contracts, and correspondence.
• Effective Communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Proficient Research abilities, including legal, regulatory, and factual research using online databases and firm resources.
• Attention to detail in Document Review, with the ability to identify inconsistencies, errors, and missing information.
• Post-secondary education in paralegal studies, legal assistant training.
• Competence with office and legal software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Jurisconcept) and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, work collaboratively in a team, and maintain confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Experience in a law firm or legal environment and bilingual proficiency (English and French).