•Legal Document Assistant

Recrute Action; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business law firm in Canada is seeking a meticulous individual to provide essential support in the production and management of legal documents. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and comprehensive benefits, making it an ideal role for a bilingual candidate with experience in the legal field.

Benefits

Comprehensive group insurance

Wellness program reimbursement

Training reimbursement

Employer contribution to RRSP

4 weeks of vacation

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar legal role.
• Proficiency in document management and editing.

Responsibilities

• Proofread and verify documents for accuracy in both French and English.
• Produce, format, and redact various legal and administrative documents.
• Conduct information research and maintain communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Bilingual in French and English

Excellent written communication

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to learn quickly

Team spirit

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

A leader in business law in Canada, our client is a top-tier firm advising Canadian executives as well as U.S. and international clients with interests in Canada. As part of its operations, the firm is seeking a meticulous and organized individual to provide essential support in the production and management of legal and administrative documents.

What is in it for you :

• Competitive salary : Between $60.000 and $70.000 per year.
• Permanent, full-time position : 35 hours per week.
• Flexible schedule : Monday to Friday, with working hours from 8 : 30 am to 4 : 30 pm or 9 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm.
• Hybrid work model : 3 days in-office and 2 days remote. Wednesdays are mandatory in-office, with flexibility to choose the other two days.
• Group insurance : Comprehensive coverage including dental, vision, and mental health support up to $3.000, with fully employer-funded family coverage.
• Wellness program : Up to $750 reimbursement for remote work equipment (headphones, Apple Watch, etc.).
• Training : $700 annual reimbursement for professional development, plus 4 days of in-person training per week.
• RRSP : 2% employer contribution after one year of service.
• Vacation : 4 weeks starting from the date of hire, prorated to the number of months worked.

Responsibilities :

• Proofread and verify documents (formatting, spelling, and grammar in both official languages).
• Produce, format, modify, redact, convert, compile, and print various documents (legal procedures, reports, PowerPoint presentations, organizational charts, Excel spreadsheets, graphs, PDFs, etc.).
• Create complex and high-volume legal or other documents through transcription or digitization.
• Print and assemble documents for court filing.
• Conduct information research (court rolls, SEDAR, CANLII, business registries).
• Provide formatting solutions and guidance on document presentation in accordance with the firm’s quality standards.
• Maintain communication with stakeholders regarding document production and their requirements.
• Ensure high-quality, timely work, including any other related tasks.

What you will need to succeed :

• Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written, to support a national and international clientele.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar legal role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proofreading expertise.
• Ability to learn quickly and a desire to stay up to date professionally.
• Highly autonomous, flexible, versatile, and able to work under pressure.
• Team spirit and strong interpersonal skills.

Why Recruit Action?

Recruit Action (agency permit : AP-2000003) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach to job seekers and businesses. Only candidates who match hiring criteria will be contacted.