Legal Assistant - Business Law

This large law firm that focuses on the health and well-being of its employees is currently looking for a legal assistant in its business law practice group, for its Montreal office.


Role and Responsibilities of the Position:
- Ensure agenda follow-ups;
- Be familiar with and apply internal procedures and follow up on correspondence;
- Ensure the opening and maintenance of client files;
- Format and correct large documents;
- Ensure the transcription, revision and finalization of various legal documents in both French and English;
- Assemble binders for folders;
- Communicate with customers by phone;
- Manage contacts;
- Prepare expense reports;
- Prepare invoicing and correct draft invoices;
- Update volumes of rights;
- Maintain accurate file filing systems with up-to-date lists and ensure archiving of files;
- Demonstrate an ability to manage several files at once and an ability to work under pressure;
- Demonstrate professionalism, initiative, creativity and open-mindedness;
- Demonstrate team spirit and collaboration both within the work team and with all members of the firm's staff;
- Organize work in general and take on various other related tasks.

Education and experience required:
- Diploma of Secondary Vocational Studies (DVS) or Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) in Office Automation, with a legal specialization;
- 2 to 3 years of experience in legal secretarial work in business law in large law firms;
- Advanced technical knowledge of Word software and intermediate for Excel and Powerpoint software from the MS Office suite;
- Fluently bilingual with excellent written and verbal communication skills, both in French and English;
- Reliability, diligence and punctuality;
- Ability to manage emergencies and prioritize tasks.

Some of the benefits:
- Possible time in the bank up to 35 hours per year;
- Participation in an RRSP after 1 year with employer contribution;
- 100% paid group insurance from day 1 for dental and drug and after 3 months for disability;
- Gym or sport paid at 80% up to a certain amount;
- Hybrid work.

Join the ranks of a dynamic and passionate team!