The Legal Assistant provides administrative support within a qualified legal setting.

The Legal

Assistant is responsible for coordinating a variety of administrative procedures to ensure a high standard of quality and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation of correspondence and legal documentation including extensive editing and quality assurance

Coordinate external and internal communication including mail, e-mail, fax and telephone calls

Address client inquiries as required

Maintain client files

Daily preparation of dockets

Preparation of accounts

Preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney and Estate documentation

Coordinate and organize meetings, conference calls and maintain agenda

Coordinate travel arrangements as applicable

Assist with other projects and support other departments as required

Qualifications

Office Administration – Legal or Law Clerk diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute or suitable combination of education and experience

Minimum one (1)



year of law office experience

Strong working knowledge of PC desktop tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, e-mail

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills and professional presentation

Basic office equipment experience

Experience preparing and editing correspondence

Skills Required

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize job tasks in order to meet tight deadlines

Ability to respond effectively and professionally to changes in schedules and priorities

Ability to ensure consistent attention to details

Ability to work independently within a team environment

Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with sensitive information A positive, supportive and professional attitude

This is a vacant position.

Salary range: $48,000-$55,000

📌 Legal Assistant – Corporate (Montreal)
🏢 Perley-Robertson, Hill u0026 McDougall
📍 Montreal