Legal assistant in Municipal law

Morency, Société d'avocats, s.e.n.c.r.l.•Quebec, QC

10h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team. This role involves supporting legal professionals in municipal law by drafting documents, managing litigation processes, conducting research, maintaining files, and performing various administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be proficient in legal secretarial work, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in secretarial or Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) or in paralegal technology (any other combination of relevant training/experience will be considered).
Thorough knowledge of the Windows environment.
Proficiency in Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Excellent command of spoken and written French.
Skilled in planning and managing various files.
Ability to manage tight deadlines.
Good communication and customer service skills.
Organized and autonomous.
Sense of responsibility, speed of execution and initiative.
Versatility, flexibility, team spirit and ability to work under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Experience in legal secretarial work.

Responsibilities

Draft, correct, and prepare procedures and correspondence, including letters, contracts, memos, and notes relating to files.
Participate in the various stages of litigation, including service of proceedings or other documents, preparation of exhibits and proceedings books, authority books, and management/updating of lawyer's and court's agendas.
Search various public registers (REQ).
Maintain electronic and physical files rigorously.
File, digitize, and archive documents.
Work in close collaboration with other assistants.
Perform administrative tasks such as opening and updating files, expense reports, time entries, organizing meetings and travel, invoicing, and photocopying.
Perform all other related tasks associated with the position.