Legal Assistant Civil Litigation and Municipal Law

Would you like to work in a stimulating environment where respect, dignity and professional development are priorities? This large firm that has made its mark for decades on the North Shore of Montreal is looking for a legal assistant to complete the civil litigation and municipal law team of their Saint-Jérôme office.
This firm stands out for the quality of its legal services and the excellent work environment that prevails there.

You will work closely with the lawyers and legal assistants who make up the civil litigation and municipal law team, who are recognized for their professionalism, dynamism and collaborative spirit.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Open client files (mandate, correspondence, supporting documents, etc.);
- Manage the agenda of the team's lawyers by scheduling appointments, meetings, hearings, trials and court sessions and ensure efficient management of files and deadlines;
- Preparation of various usual legal proceedings in litigation (demand letters, endorsements, originating applications, settlements, default registrations, case protocols, registrations for trial and judgment, execution slips, etc.);
- Draft, modify and review various legal documents and correspondence to ensure that they are in accordance with grammatical usage;
- Ensure certain telephone and/or email communications with the various stakeholders in the files;
- File paper and electronic documentation and follow up on files and correspondence;
- Perform invoicing;
- Provide assistance to other assistants on the team as required.

The profile sought
- DEP in secretarial work with a legal profile
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in litigation
- Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
- Perfect command of French
- Excellent work organization and priority management
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Meticulousness, rigor and attention to detail
- Initiative and autonomy

The advantages of the position
- Competitive salary
- Competitive benefits: medical, dental, employee assistance program (EAP) and telemedicine
- Excellent working conditions; Free coffee, tea and fresh fruit
- Bank of hours for paid illnesses
- Stimulating and pleasant environment
- Possibility of teleworking
- Several employee activities organized by various committees throughout the year

Join this dedicated team!