Legal Secretary Intern

Gestolex; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

DR Conseils in Montreal seeks a legal administrative intern to support day‑to‑day operations of the law firm, including file creation, document drafting, and client communications.

You will work with a collaborative team, handle multiple cases, organize schedules, and gain exposure to various areas of legal practice while developing strong French language skills.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a legal secretary program and complete a practical internship.
• Demonstrate initiative, independence and resourcefulness.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Fluent in French (English is a plus).
• Strong French communication, both spoken and written; English is a plus.
• Interest in the legal field and strong legal reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Create and update files.
• Draft and proofread various legal documents and correspondence.
• Format, scan, and file documents.
• Handle the administrative follow-up of cases and deadlines.
• File emails and documents.
• Communicate with clients, opposing parties, and stakeholders.
• Schedule meetings and set up conference rooms.
• Support attorneys in their day-to-day work.

Skills

Legal secretary program enrollment

Initiative

Independence

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

French language

English proficiency

Education

Legal secretary program enrollment

Job description

As a legal administrative intern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our teams and participate in the day-to-day operations of the law firm, including:

• Create and update files;
• Draft and proofread various legal documents and correspondence;
• Format, scan, and file documents;
• Handle the administrative follow-up of cases and deadlines;
• File emails and documents;
• Communicate with clients, opposing parties, and various stakeholders;
• Schedule meetings and set up conference rooms;
• Support attorneys in their day-to-day work.

Profile required

We are looking for someone who stands out for their professionalism, curiosity, and desire to learn.

You're the ideal candidate if you:

• Are you enrolled in a legal secretary program and required to complete a practical internship through your school?;
• Demonstrate initiative, independence, and resourcefulness;
• Have excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities;
• Enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic environment;
• Are able to handle multiple cases at the same time;
• Have excellent command of spoken and written French (English is a plus, as needed);
• Demonstrate an interest in the legal field and strong legal reasoning skills.

Our advantages

• Paid internship, with the possibility of permanent employment following the internship;
• Ideal location, just a stone's throw from the Square-Victoria metro station;
• Join a a well-established and respected firm in Quebec;
• Develop your skills with experienced professionals;
• Discover different areas of legal practice;
• Grow as part of a welcoming and collaborative team, where your contribution will be valued.

Notes :
The masculine gender is used without discrimination and for the sole purpose of lightening the text. We offer equal employment opportunities to all. Only successful candidates will be contacted.