Legal Secretary

3 months ago


Montréal QC, Canada Concordia University Full time

**About us**

We are professional, agile, and innovative.

*Job Overview*

*Legal Assistant - Legal Secretary Duties*
- Act as the board meeting recording secretary at future committee meetings, and perform in the same role for past meetings based on recordings
- Draft, produce and finalize formal business meeting minutes and maintain transcripts from video-conference recordings on a routine basis
- Prepare executive finance meeting agendas, manage documents, and ensure the smooth functioning of hybrid events
- Manage and organize legal documents using MS Sharepoint
- Proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness
- Book travel: airfare/ flights, hotel accommodation and ground and transport
- Process and manage expense claim reports
- Maintain multiple calendars and schedule time-sensitive and large-scale quarterly and annual meeting appointments
- Provide high-level administrative support with professionalism and excellent etiquette
- Communicate in writing with executive board members, external suppliers, upper-level management, and internal stakeholders
- Assist in systems implementation including research, drafting, and writing presentations
- Assist with clerical tasks such as data-entry, catering, digital filing, printing etc.
- Support supervisor in project management and coordination

*Qualifications*
- Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, Paralegal or similar role
- Proficiency in executive board meeting terminology, procedures, and documentation
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English and French)
- Familiarity with digital tools and systems is preferred
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion
- Demonstrated ability in proofreading and attention to detail

Join our team as a Legal Secretary to contribute to the success of our legal practice while expanding your skills in a dynamic environment.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Freelance
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 30 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Montréal, QC H3G 1N2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Please rate your level of familiarity working with policy, by-laws and charters (compliance and governance) 0 - none 5- expert

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- legal assistant: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Montréal, QC H3G 1N2



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