Legal Assistant in Insurance Litigation

Distinguished by its authenticity and the pursuit of the highest standards of the profession, this firm is looking for a legal assistant to join their insurance litigation team.

The legal assistant is responsible for providing administrative and legal support to the lawyers with whom he or she will be paired in addition to providing support in the realization of mandates.

Role and Responsibilities
-Perform general administrative and legal secretarial work;
-Write and prepare various documents: legal procedures, forms, memos, etc.;
-Prepare client files (supporting documents, correspondence, etc.);
-Communicate with the various stakeholders in the files and carry out the required follow-ups;
-Review documents and correspondence to verify compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage;
-Ensure agenda management;
-Ensure the management, organization of files and administrative follow-ups from the opening to archiving;
-Receive, filter, reply, transmit emails, calls and faxes, perform paper and electronic filing;
-Perform various administrative tasks (time entry, invoicing, expense account, etc.);
-Perform other clerical duties and special projects.

Requirements
-Minimum 3 years of experience as a legal assistant or equivalent required;
-In-depth knowledge of legal procedure in the field of litigation;
-Good command of French and English, oral and written;
-Perfect mastery of the Office suite;
-Meticulousness, attention to detail and good organizational skills;
-Demonstrate autonomy, discretion, a sense of responsibility and be able to work according to deadlines;
-Ability to work in a team;
-Customer service oriented person.

Pros
-A major firm renowned for its excellence and leadership, both in the legal services sector and in the local and foreign business community
-A stimulating environment and decision-making center in Montreal where you will be encouraged to make a difference and make a real impact on the firm's business
-To be part of a human, innovative and ambitious team where you can transform your ideas into concrete actions
-To collaborate with recognized professionals beyond provincial borders
-To take advantage of a flexible schedule and a competitive hybrid telecommuting policy
-For competitive compensation
-To access a range of benefits, including group insurance, a savings plan with employer participation, telemedicine, an employee assistance program and take part in sports activities set up by the firm
-To benefit from promising and inspiring partnerships in the legal field, business and in the communities where we are involved

Are you looking for a new challenge in a firm that does everything possible for the well-being of its employees? Give us the privilege of getting to know you!