Legal Assistant | Family Law

Legal Assistant | Family LawDowntown Montreal You feel drawn to family law, looking out for the best interest of children and families? Here is a great opportunity to pursue your professional career in a large law firm ready to welcome a Legal Assistant with a passion for a  people-oriented type of law! Join this team where you will have the opportunity to work in files dealing with childcare, divorce, separation between common-law partners, child and spousal support and international child abduction. Your skills will definitely be an asset! This reputable law firm stands out in the Montreal legal community by its competitive compensation, combinaison or remote / in-person work schedule and full range of benefits. Several administrative resources within the firm are at your disposal in order to enable you to focus on legal tasks!  YOUR ROLE :  As a Family Law Legal assistant, your responsibilities will include : Preparing family law files : divorce applications, custody applications, homologation of mandate in anticipation of incapacity, support determination forms, affidavits;Open and follow up on client files (vouchers, correspondences);Manage the lawyer's agenda and schedule various meetings (hearings, court sessions);Write, modify and revise legal documents and correspondence;Communicate, by email or telephone, with various stakeholders (clients, lawyers, witnesses, bailiffs). SKILLS REQUIRED : Litigation Legal Assistant experience;Knowledge of family law will be considered an asset;Excellent command of French (read, spoken, written);Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite;Strong organizational skills and priority management;Meticulousness and attention to detail. INTERESTED IN THIS CHALLENGE?  We look forward to meeting you!Please send your résumé as soon as possible to [email protected], quoting job number :  25-0006P. We thank all candidates for their interest in this position.  However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We recognize the value of diversity and subscribe to the principles of equality in employment. Professional coaching services are available at extra cost. CNESST - License number : AP-2000442