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 positive knowledge of the MsOffice 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 Advantages:
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 Montreal
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