Legal Assistant Labour and Employment Law

This large law firm is looking for a legal assistant in its labour and employment practice group for its Montréal office.

Role and Responsibilities of the Position:
- Follow up on the agenda;
- Transcribe, revise and finalize various legal documents and procedures, under the direction of litigation lawyers;
- Provide daily assistance to lawyers;
- Make time entries and invoicing;
- Apply internal procedures;
- Formatting documents and making corrections;
- Review the tests;
- Prepare procedures and files for hearings;
- Manage legal deadlines and the client database;
- Transcribe dictations;
- File documents according to court procedures;
- Maintain the filing system by applying knowledge of legal 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 to 15 years of experience in legal secretarial work (litigation and/or labour and employment law);
- Proficiency in Word (advanced functions) and very good knowledge of the MS Office suite;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both in English and French;
- Reliability, professionalism, punctuality, team spirit, discretion;
- Ability to manage emergencies and prioritize tasks;
- Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Availability to work overtime, when required.

This position offers a hybrid way of working.

Do you have good experience in the field and would like to join a law firm where you will find new challenges and pleasure in working? We look forward to receiving your application!