A large firm with offices in downtown Montreal is currently looking for a legal assistant to join its civil litigation practice group.
Role and Responsibilities of the Position:
- Daily assistance to lawyers;
- Agenda management, and compliance with deadlines;
- Email management;
- Transcription, drafting, revision and finalization of various legal documents and procedures;
- Management of legal deadlines and procedures;
- Maintenance and filing of documents according to the Court's procedures;
- Telephone communications with customers;
- Management of the client database in Interaction, as required;
- Opening of files;
- Invoicing (experience with ebilling, an asset);
- Application of internal procedures.
Education and experience required:
- Diploma of Secondary Vocational Studies (DVS) or Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) in Office Automation, with a legal specialization;
- 5 years of experience in legal secretarial work in litigation;
- Proficiency in Word and very good knowledge of the MsOffice suite;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both in English and French;
- Attention to detail;
- Excellent organizational skills and speed of execution;
- Excellent initiative, resourcefulness and sense of responsibility;
- Reliability, professionalism, punctuality, team spirit, discretion;
- Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously, work urgently and prioritize tasks;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Availability to work overtime, when required.
Job Benefits:
- Hybrid mode, 3 days in the office.
- Vacation weeks/year: 3 weeks to 5 weeks, depending on experience.
- Paid overtime.
- Participation in an RRSP after 1 year, a 4% pension plan that increases to 4.5% after 5 years, 5% after 10 years and 5.5% after 15 years. The employer contributes even if the employee does not contribute.
- Group insurance paid at 100% from day 1 for dental and prescription drugs and after 3 months for disability.
- Gym or sport paid at 80% up to $650 per year.
Civil Litigation Legal Assistant in Montréal employer: Alter Ego
Alter Ego is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, ideal for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the aerospace sector. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we offer unique opportunities to lead regional strategies and supplier partnerships while working alongside global teams. Our commitment to continuous improvement and change management ensures that every team member can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our mission.
