*Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Description

Litigation Legal Assistant

This position is for our client, a leading firm in the legal industry, specializing in high-stakes commercial litigation.

Based in Montréal, the successful candidate will join a team of legal support professionals providing critical assistance to lawyers handling complex cases.

What is in it for you :

• Annual salary between $60.000 and $70.000, depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time employment (35 hours per week, 5-day work week).
• Start on-site with a transition to hybrid mode at the end of onboarding.
• Comprehensive group insurance coverage starting from day one, fully paid by the employer for employees and their dependents : life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, prescription drugs, dental care, vision care, extended health care, travel insurance, and disability insurance.
• Employer contribution of 5% to the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
• 4 to 5 weeks of paid vacation and leave per year.
• Unlimited personal days.
• 11 statutory holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• Health and wellness programs : employee and family assistance program, mental health support program, and telemedicine.
• $1 000 for reimbursement of wellness-related expenses.
• Training and education program providing up to $1 000 per year.
• Firm committed to community giving and offering pro bono legal services.
• Multiple annual social events and activities.
• Corporate discounts on various products and services.
• Collaborative environment where team members, regardless of background, feel valued and are encouraged to share their ideas.

Responsibilities :

• Draft correspondence and prepare, revise, and finalize legal documents for court filing and notification
• Communicate with bailiffs, court representatives, and handle procedural delays
• Manage deadlines, plan meetings, and appointments, and maintain lawyers’ calendars
• Coordinate lawyers’ business trips, making necessary reservations
• Proofread documents for grammar, formatting, and compliance with legal standards
• Manage files and documents using storage platforms like Closing Folders, Sharefile, and virtual data rooms
• Assist lawyers with business development and maintain an up-to-date contacts database
• Process time, expenses, and open files for lawyers
• Liaise with clients, colleagues, and external parties, including support departments
• Assist with billing in collaboration with Billing Specialists
• Transcribe dictations, audio notes, and recordings
• Participate in the onboarding process for new team members
• Perform various administrative tasks as required.

What you will need to succeed :

Attestation of Collegial Studies (ACS) in legal secretarial studies or Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) in office systems technology;

Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) in paralegal technology would be an asset.

• 3 to 4 years of relevant experience, ideally within a professional services firm (required).
• 10+ years of relevant experience, ideally within a professional services firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Federal Court, Tax Court of Canada, and Supreme Court of Canada procedures would be an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of Québec litigation proceedings would be an advantage.
• Ability to act proactively, manage priorities, and work within tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and discretion.
• Strong level of French (oral and written) to support clients in both languages.
• Professional proficiency in English (oral and written) to support clients in both languages.

Why Recruit Action?

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Only candidates who match hiring criteria will be contacted.