Legal Assistant – Litigation
Grow within a multidisciplinary law firm recognized for its litigation expertise and stimulating professional environment. Based in Montréal, this key legal support role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team in an international context, work on diverse files, benefit from a hybrid work model, and access strong professional development opportunities.
What is in it for you:
• Annual salary of 65K-75K, based on experience.
• Permanent full-time position, 35 hours per week.
• Day schedule, Monday to Friday.
• Full-time office presence required during the first 3 months to support onboarding and training.
• Hybrid work model thereafter: 2 days in the office and 3 days working remotely per week.
• 3 weeks of vacation upon hire, with flexibility depending on experience.
• Group insurance plan (health, dental, and long-term disability) offered after 3 months.
• Employee assistance program.
• Subsidized fitness program.
• Health and wellness activities.
• Employee referral financial incentives.
• Early leave on Fridays before long weekends.
• Regular staff appreciation events.
• Casual dress code.
• Collaborative and friendly work environment focused on support and social interaction.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and draft various legal documents and professional correspondence.
• Draft template letters, memoranda, and different legal procedures.
• Provide support during trials, examinations, and other stages of the judicial process, and prepare the required documentation.
• Interact with clients by phone and in person in a professional manner.
• Schedule and coordinate client appointments.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic filing systems, including reminder systems.
• Sort incoming mail and prepare outgoing correspondence.
• Perform various administrative and related tasks as required by the team.
What you will need to succeed:
• Diploma in Legal Secretarial Studies.
• 3 years of experience as a legal assistant within a law firm.
• Litigation experience required.
• Fluency in French and English to communicate effectively with a bilingual clientele and handle documentation in both languages.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to draft correspondence and standard documents with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Why Recruit Action?
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Legal Assistant – Litigation • Laval, Qc
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