Litigation Legal Assistant

EStaffSearch; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a Montreal-based litigation practice, seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to join a busy team of lawyers, law clerks and support professionals. You will help manage the flow of matters, track deadlines, and coordinate with clients, courts and opposing counsel.

The ideal candidate has a Diploma in Legal Administration or related studies, 3+ years of litigation experience, bilingual English/French skills, and strong MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation.
• Diploma in Legal Administration, Legal Assistant Studies, or Law Clerk Studies.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, including court filing and service.
• Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and document management systems.
• Experience with matter intake and billing.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, deadlines, court dates, meetings, and conferences.
• Coordinate workflow with lawyers, law clerks, document specialists, and support staff.
• Prepare and manage correspondence and legal documents.
• Liaise with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and stakeholders.
• Support matter intake, billing, collections, and other matter management activities.
• Provide day-to-day legal and administrative support while anticipating the needs of the lawyers you support.

Skills

Litigation experience

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Diploma in Legal Administration / Legal Assistant Studies / Law Clerk Studies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Document management systems

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join a busy and highly regarded litigation team. This is an opportunity to become an integral part of a collaborative team of lawyers, law clerks, paraprofessionals, and legal support professionals while working on a diverse range of sophisticated matters.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Join a nationally recognized legal practice.
• Work alongside experienced lawyers and legal professionals.
• Take ownership of meaningful responsibilities and contribute directly to the success of the team.
• Work in a supportive environment that values professional development and continuous learning.
• Build a career path aligned with your strengths, interests, and long-term goals.

What you’ll be doing

As a Legal Assistant, you will provide proactive and high-quality support to multiple lawyers, helping to manage the flow of legal matters and ensuring deadlines and priorities are effectively coordinated.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing calendars, key dates, court deadlines, meetings, and conferences.
• Coordinating the flow of work with lawyers, law clerks, document specialists, and business services professionals.
• Preparing and managing correspondence and legal documents.
• Liaising with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Supporting matter intake, billing, collections, and other matter management activities.
• Providing day-to-day legal and administrative support while anticipating the needs of the lawyers you support.

What you bring

• 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant supporting multiple lawyers, ideally in litigation.
• A diploma in Legal Administration, Legal Assistant Studies, or Law Clerk Studies.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, including court filing and service.
• Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and document management systems.
• Experience with matter intake and complex client billing.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, initiative, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• A collaborative mindset and genuine commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking for an opportunity to grow, contribute, and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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