Moving files forward, anticipating deadlines, and providing clients with attentive and tactful follow-up: your contribution will be essential to the team’s daily work.

A law firm is looking to expand its family law team by hiring a legal assistant. Working closely with the legal professionals, you will ensure that files remain well organized and that the various administrative and court-related steps proceed smoothly.

This position offers the opportunity to grow in a dynamic, people-focused, and collaborative professional environment.

Responsibilities

- Open new client files and compile retainers, correspondence, supporting documents, and other relevant materials
- Manage the lawyers’ calendars, including scheduling appointments, meetings, hearings, trials, and court appearances
- Carefully monitor files, deadlines, and timelines
- Prepare various family law proceedings, including divorce applications, child custody applications, and adoption proceedings
- Prepare child support determination forms, affidavits, and other legal documents
- Draft, edit, review,



and format correspondence and documents
- Communicate with clients, witnesses, and court staff
- Maintain organized paper and electronic filing systems
- Follow up on correspondence and prepare client billing
- Support the other legal assistants on the team as needed

Requirements

- Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) in Secretarial Studies with a legal specialization
- At least three years of litigation experience, ideally in family law
- Positive working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent command of French and good knowledge of English
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Comfortable making follow-up calls and requesting information
- Accuracy, rigour, and close attention to detail
- Initiative and the ability to work independently
- A team-oriented and collaborative approach

📌 Legal Assistant – Family Law (Boisbriand)
🏢 Lépine Talent
📍 Boisbriand