Senior Litigation Legal Assistant
About The Position
Grow within a multidisciplinary law firm recognized for its litigation expertise and stimulating professional environment. Based in Montréal, this key legal support role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team in an international context, work on diverse files, benefit from a hybrid work model, and access strong professional development opportunities. What is in it for you: • Annual salary of 80K-90K, depending on experience. • Permanent full-time position, 35 hours per week. • Day schedule, Monday to Friday. • Full-time office presence required during the first 3 months to support onboarding and training. • Hybrid work model thereafter: 2 days in the office and 3 days working remotely per week. • 4 weeks of vacation upon hire, with flexibility depending on experience. • Group insurance plan (health, dental, and long-term disability) offered after 3 months. • Employee assistance program. • Subsidized fitness program. • Health and wellness activities. • Employee referral financial incentives. • Early leave on Fridays before long weekends. • Regular staff appreciation events. • Casual dress code. • Collaborative and friendly work environment focused on support and social interaction.
Requirements
- Diploma in Legal Secretarial Studies.
- 8 years of experience as a legal assistant within a law firm.
- Litigation experience required.
- Fluency in French and English to communicate effectively with a bilingual clientele and handle documentation in both languages.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills.
- Ability to draft correspondence and standard documents with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and draft various legal documents and professional correspondence.
- Draft template letters, memoranda, and different legal procedures.
- Provide support during trials, examinations, and other stages of the judicial process, and prepare the required documentation.
- Interact with clients by phone and in person in a professional manner.
- Schedule and coordinate client appointments.
- Maintain and organize physical and electronic filing systems, including reminder systems.
- Sort incoming mail and prepare outgoing correspondence.
- Perform various administrative and related tasks as required by the team.
Benefits
- Annual salary of 80K-90K, depending on experience.
- Permanent full-time position, 35 hours per week.
- Day schedule, Monday to Friday.
- Full-time office presence required during the first 3 months to support onboarding and training.
- Hybrid work model thereafter: 2 days in the office and 3 days working remotely per week.
- 4 weeks of vacation upon hire, with flexibility depending on experience.
- Group insurance plan (health, dental, and long-term disability) offered after 3 months.
- Employee assistance program.
- Subsidized fitness program.
- Health and wellness activities.
- Employee referral financial incentives.
- Early leave on Fridays before long weekends.
- Regular staff appreciation events.
- Casual dress code.
- Collaborative and friendly work environment focused on support and social interaction.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
