Legal Assistant in Civil and Commercial Litigation

This firm, which advocates the collaborative spirit and the well-being of its employees, is looking for a Civil and Commercial Litigation Assistant. The incumbent's main mandate is to provide administrative and legal support to the lawyers with whom he/she will be matched. It will therefore be a question of supporting them in the performance of their duties both through the drafting of documents and procedures and the management of files, the court agenda and prescriptions. This person is also called upon to follow up on client files, perform related tasks such as time entry, file closure, filing, etc.

Responsibilities
- Establish contacts and follow up with the various stakeholders (clients, lawyers, opposing parties, etc.);
- Open, file paper or electronically, follow up and organize files, notices to the court, dockets, etc.;
- Prepare the usual litigation procedures;
- Transcribe, draft and correct legal documents;
- Ensure the writing of emails, and the reading of draft procedures;
- Coordinate evidence management, filing, dictation;
- Manage the lawyers' agenda and ensure a good follow-up of court deadlines, important reminders;
- Coordinate in the organization of interrogations;
- Perform other administrative duties as required.

Profile
- Education with a legal specialization (DEC) or any other relevant related field;
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role, as a legal assistant in litigation;
- Have solid knowledge of commercial and civil litigation procedures;
- Fluent French, and English at professional level;
- Mastery of the functions of the Office suite;
- Ability to manage multiple files at the same time and prioritize tasks;
- Sense of organization, autonomy and responsibility;
- Dynamism and initiative;
- Interpersonal skills (customer focus);
- Good team player;
- Rigor, discretion and attention to detail.

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