Legal Assistant in Litigation

1 month ago


Montréal QC, Canada Personnel Alter Ego Full time

Attaching great importance to open collaboration and the exchange of ideas, in an informal and human atmosphere where respect for others prevails, our client is looking for a legal assistant in litigation.

Main responsibilities:
- Proactively assist lawyers in the management and follow-up of their files
- Ensure the maintenance of the agenda and files, including the management of deadlines
- Ensure the security of confidential documents
- Coordinate with other departments internally and with other external departments or agencies
- Track the schedule
- Carry out correspondence with various stakeholders (clients, bailiffs, opposing lawyers...)
- Prepare legal documentation, etc.
- Carry out the procedures with the courts and administrations
- Carry out formatting, proofreading and correction of documents and procedures in accordance with legal procedures and grammatical usage
- Perform conflict research
- Conduct searches in public registers (Land Register, etc.)
- Proceed with the opening of files
- Invoice files
- Prepare the expense account
- Carry out reminders and follow-ups with the team
- Make appointments
- Perform ranking
- Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:
- College diploma in legal secretarial studies
- Other certifications and diplomas will be an asset
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in the field, in similar positions
- Knowledge of documents and procedures
- Master Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Very good level of spelling and grammar
- Fluency in French and English, both oral and written

Required skills and competencies:
- Dynamism, courtesy, professionalism and resourcefulness
- Reactivity
- Fast learning
- Ability to work in a team
- Sensitive handling of confidential information
- Taking initiatives
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Management of several files at once according to priorities
- Strong organizational skills
- Reliability in case management
- Working with tight deadlines
- Meticulousness and attention to detail

Benefits of working for this firm:
- A great working atmosphere in a healthy environment
- Competitive salaries
- Group insurance (drugs, dental, vision and other medical services)
- RRSP with employer contribution
- 3 weeks or more vacation
- Possibility of hybrid work (teleworking)
- 8 personal days refundable at the end of the year if not taken
- Telemedicine service
- Annual bonus
- Social activities throughout the year

Do you like diversified tasks and want to work for a firm that has made its mark? Let us know

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