Legal assistant

Are you looking to propel your career within a world-class firm renowned for its excellence? On behalf of our client, we are currently seeking a passionate and meticulous Legal Assistant to join their downtown Montreal team.

The ideal candidate possesses a minimum of four years of relevant experience, impeccable bilingualism, and a strong command of legal drafting. In addition to competitive compensation, my client offers group insurance with 60% employer contribution, and an RRSP contribution.

If you are known for your attention to detail and your ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to meet you.

Interested? Contact me directly privately to discuss this further or send me your resume today.

Advantages
A permanent, full-time role

Competitive compensation.

Group insurance plan, with 60% of premiums covered by the employer.

RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) available after 6 months of employment, including a 2% employer contribution.

100% at the office

3 weeks of vacation

Health management plan and access to telemedicine services.

A collaborative and professional environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.

Immersive experience within the dynamic world of legal administration.

Opportunities for continuous training and professional development.

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities

Email and Calendar Management: Monitor and organize the lawyer's inbox, prioritize messages, ensure timely follow-up, solicit the lawyer to address client needs, and manage the meeting schedule.
Logistical Coordination: Book meeting rooms, arrange transportation and accommodation, manage meal orders, and other related needs.
File Opening and Verification: Conduct conflict of interest searches and initiate file openings.
Accounting Data Management: Enter time entries and disbursements into the accounting system.
Billing: Handle the lawyer's detailed billing with rigor and accuracy, prepare, review, and issue client invoices in accordance with firm policies. Handle lengthy invoices but not a large number of simple invoices.

Cross-Functional Support: Provide ad-hoc support to the legal assistants in the litigation department when available.
Reception: Fill in at reception occasionally, as needed.

Qualifications
Qualifications and Skills

At least 4 years of experience in a similar role.
Excellent command of French and English (written and spoken).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Meticulous attention to detail and a proven ability to organize.
The ability to anticipate needs and work independently.
Experience in a law firm or in-house legal department (an asset).
Knowledge of Maître billing software (an asset).
Knowledge of iManage document management software (an asset).

Based on an assessment conducted by our client, it has been determined that this position requires candidates to be fluent in English (oral and written). In particular, this position will require the employee to:
-communicate with English-speaking clients/partners/employees located outside Quebec on a daily basis
-work on client projects, products or deliverables that are required to be delivered to clients in English

Summary
Interested in this position?

Email us anytime at dorine.sportouch@randstad.ca.

If you know anyone interested in administrative support positions, please feel free to provide them with our contact information. We'd be happy to help!

For more information on this and all other currently available positions, visit www.randstad.ca.

We look forward to receiving your resume!

All resumes received will be reviewed equally.

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Randstad Canada, 525 Viger Avenue West, Suite 501, Montreal, Quebec H2Z 0B3

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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