Legal Assistant - Litigation

This law firm that has made its mark in the business field is currently looking for a litigation legal assistant in its business law practice group, for its Montreal office.

Role and responsibilities of the position
-Complex agenda management and respect of deadlines;
-Daily assistance to lawyers;
-Transcription, revision and finalization of various legal documents and procedures;
-Management of legal deadlines and procedures;
-Maintenance and filing of documents according to the Court's procedures;
-Telephone communications with customers;
-Contact management;
-Opening of files;
-Invoicing (including ebilling);
- 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 specialization in law;
-8 to 10 years of experience in legal secretarial litigation;
-Proficiency in Word and very good knowledge of the MsOffice suite;
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both in English and French;
-Excellent organizational skills and speed of execution;
-Excellent initiative, sense of responsibility and resourcefulness;
-Reliability, professionalism, punctuality, team spirit, discretion;
-Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously, emergencies and prioritize tasks;
-Excellent interpersonal skills;
-Availability to work overtime, when required.

Benefits
-Participation in an RRSP after 1 year with employer participation
-Group insurance paid at 100% from day 1 for dental and medication and after 3 months for disability
-Sick days: no fixed number. Sick days paid as long as reasonable
-Gym or sport paid at 80% up to $650 per year

Managing a large volume of work is no longer a challenge, but child's play for you? We look forward to meeting you!