*Legal Assistant – Floater Legal

Contribute your legal expertise in a flexible, bilingual role supporting professionals across various areas of law. Temporary coverage assignments, hybrid work setup, equipment provided, and a supportive, people-centered work environment. Based in Montréal with partial remote work.

• Annual salary based on experience: $60K–$75K.

• Permanent, full-time position: 35 hours per week.

• Hybrid presence: 2 days per week in the office.

• Summer schedule with Friday afternoons off from July to Labour Day.

• Flexible personal leave hours to use throughout the year.

• Computer equipment provided for remote work and financial support for setting up a home office.

• Casual dress code allowing jeans on a daily basis.

• Group insurance plan fully paid by the employer.

• Telemedicine service to avoid long wait times.

• Simplified pension plan with employer contribution.

• Employee assistance program focused on mental and emotional well-being.

• 50% reimbursement with partnered caterers for parents of young children.

• Accessible leadership and a respectful work environment.

• Active internal committees, including social and physical/mental wellness committees.

• Access to professional mentoring and concrete development opportunities.

• Inclusive, respectful, and collaborative organizational culture.

• Provide temporary legal support across various areas of law, covering for assigned legal assistants.

• Proactively manage files for assigned professionals.

• Coordinate calendars, schedule meetings, hearings, and events.

• Edit, format, and revise a variety of legal documents (contracts, pleadings, correspondence, etc.).

• Prepare electronic procedure books, closing binders, and other legal documentation.

• Ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.

• Proofread and correct documents to maintain quality standards.

• Support fellow float assistants during slower periods.

• Perform other legal-related tasks as required.

• Diploma in legal secretarial studies, secretarial studies, or any recognized equivalent training.

• 3 years of experience in legal administrative support.

• Practical experience in litigation and across various areas of law.

• Bilingual in English and French (spoken and written) to support professionals and clients in both languages.

• Excellent grammar skills and strong attention to detail in written communication.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word (intermediate to advanced level), Outlook, and Excel.

• Adaptability, curiosity, and an open mind.

• Strong sense of responsibility, autonomy, and precision.

• Professionalism, team spirit, and client-oriented mindset.

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