Litigation Assistant to a Managing Partner

Groupe Montpetit; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Montreal is looking for a Litigation Assistant to support the Managing Partner. In this bilingual role, you will prepare litigation proceedings, manage delays, and ensure meticulous follow-ups with lawyers. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential. A competitive benefits package is included.

Benefits

Full range of benefits

Qualifications

• Bilingual Legal Assistant with significant experience in litigation.
• High drafting standards and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare litigation legal proceedings.
• Manage litigation delays and record them in the agenda.
• Follow up files rigorously with Lawyers.
• Prepare documentation for meetings.

Skills

Significant experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant

Ability to produce superior formatted documents in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong organisational and priority-management skills

Outstanding team spirit and interpersonal skills

Meticulous, detail-oriented and confidentiality

Job description

Litigation Assistant to a Managing Partner

Would you like to play a dual role, supporting this managing partner in his legal practice as well as helping him manage the firm?

Are you known for your discretion and tact in dealing with internal and external stakeholders?

This is a great opportunity for a bilingual Legal Assistant with litigation experience to support an inspiring leader of a national law firm in Montreal.

Come join a wonderful, evolving team within a professional and dynamic work environment!

A full range of benefits is offered!

YOUR ROLE

As Litigation Legal Assistant, you will support the Managing Partner in his practice.

Your main responsibilities will include

• Preparing the usual litigation legal proceedings;
• Managing litigation delays: calculating and recording them in the agenda;
• Rigorously follow up files with Lawyers to whom files are sometimes delegated;
• Prepare documentation for internal meetings and management committees, both in Quebec and with Canadian stakeholders.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Significant experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant;
• High drafting standards;
• Ability to produce superior formatted documents in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Strong organisational and priority-management skills;
• Outstanding team spirit and interpersonal skills;
• Meticulous, detail-oriented and confidentiality.

Interested in this challenge? We look forward to meeting you!