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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