At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist lawyers with legal documents, manage deadlines, and prepare files for hearings.
- Company: Large law firm in downtown Montreal with a focus on labour and employment law.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, generous vacation, paid overtime, and comprehensive insurance coverage.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and participation in a pension plan.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in the legal field.
- Qualifications: DVS or DEC in Office Automation with legal specialization and 5 years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 $ per year.
A large firm with offices in downtown Montreal is currently looking for a legal assistant to join its labour and employment law practice.
Role and Responsibilities of the Position
- Provide day-to-day assistance to lawyers;
- Management of the agenda and legal deadlines;
- Transcription of dictations, drafting, revision and finalization of various legal documents and procedures in labor law and litigation, under the direction of lawyers;
- Make time entries and invoicing;
- Proofreading;
- Email management;
- Preparation of proceedings and files for hearings;
- Management of the customer database in Interaction;
- Maintaining the filing system and filing documents according to appropriate procedures.
- 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;
- Proficiency in Word and very good knowledge of the Ms Office suite;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both in English and French;
- Attention to detail;
- Reliability, professionalism, punctuality, team spirit, discretion;
- Initiative, resourcefulness and sense of responsibility;
- Ability to manage emergencies and prioritize tasks;
- Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Availability to work overtime, when required.
Job Benefits
- Hybrid mode, 4 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.
Labour and Employment Law Legal Assistant in Montréal employer: Personnel Alter Ego
Rejoindre notre équipe, c'est intégrer un leader innovant dans le domaine de l'assurance, où votre expertise en courtage sera valorisée dans un environnement dynamique et stimulant. Situé au cœur du quartier des affaires de Montréal, nous offrons un mode de travail hybride qui favorise la flexibilité tout en permettant une collaboration enrichissante. Avec des opportunités de développement professionnel et un programme d'avantages complet, nous nous engageons à soutenir votre croissance et votre bien-être.
