*Legal Assistant (Labor and Employment Law)

Job Description

Legal Assistant (Labor and Employment Law)

We are looking for a legal assistant specialized in labor and employment law for a 12-month maternity leave replacement, on behalf of our client, a recognized law firm.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team and collaborate in a flexible, human-centered environment.

What's in it for you :

• Annual salary between $60,000 and $70,000, depending on experience.
• Position for a 12-month maternity leave replacement, full-time (35 hours per week).
• A summer schedule that lets you have Friday afternoons off from July until Labor Day.
• Work-life balance, promoting well-being and productivity through a hybrid model.
• Mobile leave hours to be used at your convenience throughout the year.
• Home office equipment provided, along with a budget to set it up according to your needs.
• Accessible management team and a human-centered environment.
• Several internal committees, including a social committee responsible for entertaining you and a committee focused on physical and mental well-being.
• Casual dress code that allows daily jeans.
• Employer-paid group insurance coverage.
• Telemedicine service to avoid long waits at the doctor’s office.
• For parents of young children, a program that reimburses 50% of ready-to-eat meals from our caterers.
• Employee assistance program, because we invest in your well-being.

Responsibilities :

• Proactively support professionals in managing and following up on their cases.
• Coordinate schedules and ensure necessary follow-ups for appointments, meetings, hearings, events, and committees.
• Ensure deadlines are met, and follow up on client files and deliverables.
• Make reminders and follow-ups with current and potential clients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Prepare required documentation for various planned events.
• Transcribe dictations, proofread, and correct documents.
• Manage file openings and billing.
• Prepare expense allocations.
• Perform other administrative tasks as needed.

What you will need to succeed :

• Degree in secretarial studies, legal secretarial studies, or equivalent training.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in legal secretarial work, ideally in labor and employment law.
• Bilingual in English and French (spoken and written) to assist lawyers in both languages.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially Word (intermediate / advanced level), Outlook, and Excel.
• Familiarity with Maître and iManage Work 10 software (an asset).
• Excellent client orientation, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Responsibility, attention to detail, and good organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Team spirit and a sense of initiative.

Why Recruit Action?

Recruit Action (agency permit : AP-2000003) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach to job seekers and businesses.

Only candidates who match hiring criteria will be contacted.

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