Vortex Strategy & Recruitment is actively seeking a Civil and Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant for its client, a national law firm based in downtown Montreal.
Your Role and Responsibilities Editing and formatting documents; Transcribing documents from tapes, handwritten notes, and telephone messages; Comparing documents using Workshare; Editing and formatting basic procedures and standard memos; Communicating with bailiffs regarding service, filings, deadlines, etc.; Communicating with court reporters to book their services; Communicating with the court to obtain various information required for files; Keeping various calendars up to date: court calendar, electronic calendar, and tracking deadlines to ensure timely filings; Calculating deadlines; Updating files and finalizing procedures (endorsements, copies, exhibits,
etc.); Updating binders of proceedings and exhibits; Preparing books of authorities; Requirements Minimum of 8 years of experience in a Civil and Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant role; Ability to manage multiple priority files simultaneously while meeting deadlines; Mandatory bilingualism (spoken and written French and English); Strong prioritization skills and solid organizational abilities; Exemplary team spirit; Ability to work with individuals at all levels within a large law firm; Ability to work in a fast-paced and agile workplace; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Solid experience with the Microsoft Office Suite; Benefits Highly competitive salary based on your work experience; Vacation weeks from day one; Hybrid work model; Group insurance fully paid by the employer; Retirement savings program with employer contributions;
📌 Senior Litigation Legal Assistant - National Law firm (Montreal)
🏢 vortex
📍 Montreal
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