Civil Litigation Legal Assistant

3 days ago

Montréal QC, Montreal Regional Municipality, QC; Montréal region; Québec Province, Canada Personnel Alter Ego Full-time

Support civil litigation lawyers through precise legal drafting, file management, and court deadline coordination in a collaborative firm environment.

This Civil and Commercial Litigation Assistant provides administrative and legal support to matched lawyers. The position involves drafting documents and procedures, managing files, court agendas, and prescriptions. It also includes client follow-up, time entry, filing, and file closure while coordinating litigation-related activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contact and follow up with clients, lawyers, and opposing parties
  • Open, organize, file, and maintain paper or electronic files
  • Prepare usual civil and commercial litigation procedures
  • Transcribe, draft, correct, and review legal documents
  • Manage court agendas, deadlines, reminders, and interrogations

Requirements:

  • Legal specialization DEC or another relevant related education
  • Minimum five years’ litigation legal assistant experience
  • Solid knowledge of civil and commercial litigation procedures
  • Fluent French and professional-level English
  • Office suite mastery, organization, autonomy, and attention to detail

Bring litigation support, legal drafting, and organized deadline management to lawyers handling civil and commercial files.

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