Paralegal - Drafting Contracts - Temporary Part-Time

Located in the heart of downtown Montreal, this company is looking for a paralegal for a temporary position at 21 hours per week. This person will perform various administrative tasks related to the issuance and follow-up of customer contracts, among other things.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Produce, as required, from templates, lease agreement, documents, letters, notes and other correspondence and prepare to send them to external stakeholders.
-Prepare the content of the various draft legal documents (service contracts, assignments and contract amendments, letters of agreement, formal notice, etc.) with the help of indications.
-Produce, as required, from templates, commercial leases as well as amendments and other related documentation.
-Suggest, if necessary, proposals following the analysis of the files and their specificities, particularly of a contractual nature or having legal terminology.
-Process, respond and follow up on requests for information as well as legal correspondence and requirements contained in lease agreements with stakeholders (internal and external stakeholders, customers).
-Prepare the preparation of files with the various relevant documents. (e.g., approval, variance, framework agreement, etc.).
-Ensure the entry, updating and management of information related to contractual monitoring in accordance with established guidelines.
-Consult various specialized sites or case law databases (CIDREQ, CAIJ and others), in order to validate and find various information of a legal nature.
-Ensure the collection and compliance of the information necessary for the production of the various agreements in accordance with the laws, regulations, policies, standards and procedures in force.
-Validate all the information indicated in the contracts or any other type of agreement (dates, rooms, special conditions, rates, etc.) and report anomalies for correction.
-Carry out contractual follow-up with customers (e.g.: receipt of proof of insurance, duly signed contracts and other relevant follow-ups).
-Maintain a record of lease agreements, legal records and signed agreements.
-Check the conformity of insurance certificates.
-Make requests and follow-ups with the bailiffs' offices.
-Perform all other related tasks.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:
-Very good knowledge of spoken and written French and English
-Very good verbal and written communication skills
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
-Very good knowledge of legal information sites (e.g. CIDREQ, Publications du Québec, the Canadian Legal Information Institute, legal information access centre)
-Very good knowledge of legal terminology
-Very good knowledge of EBMS software, an asset

PERSONAL SKILLS:
-Excellent customer service and teamwork skills
-Organizational skills
-Management of priorities and deadlines
-Rigor in the production of documents, verification of information and in follow-ups
-Attention to detail
-Research, analysis and document production skills
-Respect for confidentiality
-Autonomy, interpersonal skills and flexibility, resourcefulness
-Ability to work under pressure

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:
-Diploma of Professional College Studies DEC in a program of study appropriate to the job.
-Three years of experience relevant to the duties of the position.
-Experience in commercial or corporate law.
-Experience in litigation is an asset.

We look forward to getting to know you!