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Legal Assistant – Litigation

Support a litigation law firm by providing thorough and versatile administrative assistance. Flexible schedule, partial remote work, varied responsibilities, and a work environment focused on well-being.

What is in it for you:

• Annual salary based on experience: $70K to $80K.
• Permanent, full-time position: 35 hours per week.
• Hybrid presence: 2 days per week in the office.
• Summer schedule with Friday afternoons off from July to Labour Day.
• Flexible personal leave hours to use throughout the year.
• Computer equipment provided for remote work and financial support for setting up a home office.
• Casual dress code allowing jeans on a daily basis.
• Group insurance plan fully paid by the employer.
• Telemedicine service to avoid long wait times.
• Simplified pension plan with employer contribution.
• Employee assistance program focused on mental and emotional well-being.
• 50% reimbursement with partnered caterers for parents of young children.
• Accessible leadership and a respectful work environment.
• Active internal committees, including social and physical/mental wellness committees.
• Access to professional mentoring and concrete development opportunities.
• Inclusive, respectful, and collaborative organizational culture.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively support professionals in managing and following up on litigation files.
• Coordinate calendars: appointments, hearings, events, committees.
• Ensure deadlines are met and follow up on files and deliverables.
• Prepare standard litigation documents: procedure binders, exhibits, authorities.
• Transcribe dictations and proofread documents.
• Make professional follow-up calls and reminders to clients.
• Perform various administrative tasks: billing, time entries, expense reports, filing, etc.

What you will need to succeed:

• Diploma in secretarial studies, legal secretarial studies, or equivalent training.
• 3 years of experience in legal secretarial work – litigation required.
• Strong command of litigation procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word (advanced), Outlook, and Excel.
• Knowledge of Maître and iManage Work 10 software (an asset).
• Bilingual in English and French to assist clients in both languages.
• Discretion, courtesy, professionalism, organizational skills, and ability to manage priorities.
• Team spirit, initiative, attention to detail.

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