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Do you have experience in administrative support in the legal world and want to work with passionate professionals? This large business law team is looking to welcome a new talent to collaborate with several lawyers.

We are looking for someone who has a sense of priorities and a sense of urgency.
Do you want to break into the legal field? Here's your chance!

The challenges that are proposed to you:
-Prepare, review and correct correspondence and any documents of an administrative nature;
-Ensure careful support for the management of lawyers' agendas;
-Conduct conflict research, preparation of letters of engagement, opening, organization and filing of physical and virtual files;
-Ensure the revision and correction of pro formas as well as the sending of invoices. Follow up on billing requests and fill out time entries;
-Organize the logistics of lawyers' travel.

What is offered to you:
-A hybrid and flexible work environment integrating both teleworking and presence in the office according to the needs of the teams and in which life balance is at the heart of priorities;
-A competitive compensation, a health and wellness program, an insurance plan that adapts to your needs and a generous pension plan;
-A friendly work atmosphere where the values of respect, openness, innovation, diversity, equity and inclusion are put forward;
-A culture and leaders who advocate for training and career development;
-Be part of a company that is committed and gives back to the community;
-Ergonomic, bright and welcoming offices and a gym available to all.

Your qualifications:
-Hold a diploma of professional studies in secretarial studies;
-Master French and English both orally and in writing;
-Have a minimum of five years of experience in a similar position;
-Master the Microsoft Office suite;
-Be committed to providing high quality customer service to deal with multiple stakeholders;
-Have an outstanding sense of organization and know how to manage priorities while taking initiatives.

This firm recognizes talent and focuses on the potential of everyone. In this sense, they offer several opportunities for continuing education. Be part of this team!

Working in the field of law for decades, this firm is looking for a legal assistant to complete a business law and information technology practice group for its Montreal office.

Role and Responsibilities of the Position
- Invoicing (including ebilling);
- Document formatting and proofreading;
- Transcription of dictations;
- Telephone communications with customers;
- Contact management;
- Follow-up of correspondence;
- Opening of files;
- Updating documents and presentations;
- Filing and archiving of files;
- Agenda planning and meeting deadlines.

Required Education and Experience
- Diploma of Secondary Vocational Studies (DVS) or Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) in Office Automation, with a legal specialization;
- More than 3 years of experience in legal secretarial work;
- Proficient in Word (advanced functions) and very good knowledge of the MS Office 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 emergencies and prioritize tasks;
- Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Availability to work overtime, when required.

Does this role of legal assistant attract you?

Would you like to work in a company that understands its success depends on helping each other and listening? Our client is waiting for you, who are a legal assistant and who enjoy working in commercial law!


Key Responsibilities:
-Proactively assist the lawyer in the management and follow-up of his files
-Plan the workload and ensures its timely execution, including the implementation of follow-up actions as required
-Prepare legal documents based on templates or as directed by the lawyer
-Ensure the maintenance of the agenda and records
-Draft letters, memos, contracts, and any other documents required by the lawyer
-Format and proofread documents
-Prepare and format PowerPoint presentations for conferences, as instructed by the lawyer
-Compile and follow up on client files to ensure proper management and offer appropriate customer service
-Perform administrative tasks such as opening and closing files, entering hours, invoicing, credit notes, filing, etc.
-Perform any other duties as required

Qualifications required:
-Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field, in a similar position
-Diploma in legal secretarial studies (an asset)
-Very good level of spelling and grammar
-Fluency in French and English, both oral and written
-Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (especially PowerPoint)
-Good knowledge of Kofax/Nuance PDF

Skills and Competencies Required:
-Dynamism, courtesy, professionalism and resourcefulness
-Ability to work in a team
-Sensitive handling of confidential information
-Initiative and autonomy
-Management of several files at the same time according to priorities
-Organizational skills
-Work with tight deadlines
-Meticulousness and attention to detail

Benefits of the position:
-A great working atmosphere in a healthy environment
-Competitive salaries
-Group insurance (drug, dental, vision and other medical services)
-RRSP with employer contribution
-3 weeks or more of vacation
-Possibility of hybrid work
-8 personal days
-Telemedicine service

Looking for the perfect place to put your skills to good use? We look forward to your application!

Offering exceptional client service through their drive, passion and dedication, this law firm is looking for an Insolvency Legal Assistant.

The incumbent performs a variety of legal administrative tasks that are confidential in nature and for which he or she is responsible for one or more professionals in the insolvency department. This position offers a hybrid way of working.

RESPONSIBILITIES
-Organize the workload and ensure its timely execution through the professional's office, including putting in place follow-up measures, as required.
-Prepare legal documents according to general precedents or according to the professional's directions, while having little or no direction from the professional.
-Prepare letters, memos, etc. of a confidential nature, which may be self-written and presented to the supervisor for audit or may be dictated or transcribed from paper notes.
-Act as a liaison between the professional and a variety of individuals, groups, internal and external clients at all levels.
-Handle and respond to routine correspondence that does not require professional attention.
-Manage the recall system/database or calendar to ensure deadlines are met.
-Prepare special reports, which may include data collection and summary.
-Demonstrate initiative and judgment to lighten the administrative tasks of the professional.
-Create, monitor and maintain client files to ensure proper case management and customer service.
-Coordinate administrative tasks, e.g. accounting; opening and closing files; time entries; billing, etc.
-Any other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
-Diploma of legal administrative assistant.
-More than 8 years of experience as a legal administrative assistant.
-Bilingualism (fluency in French and English).
-Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the firm, combined with the ability to respond to clients' needs in a professional and courteous manner.
-Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
-Ability to work independently, as well as within a team.
-Ability to perform a large amount of work achieving a high level of quality, sometimes within short deadlines.
-Ability to prioritize and reprioritize as required.
-Ability to manage stress professionally.
-Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Do you have experience in administrative support and think you will excel in the insolvency field? We will receive your application with joy!

This large-scale firm, located in downtown Montreal, is looking for a reservist.

Your main tasks:
• Transcribe / modify letters, agreements, contracts or other dictated or handwritten documents.
• Prepare court files and ensure follow-up of proceedings.
• Perform administrative tasks related to the position, including time entries, expense statements and billing.
• Take charge of the agenda and ensure its follow-up.
• Maintain up-to-date filing, including indexing of files.
• Perform photocopies, faxes and other related duties.

Your profile:
• You have excellent grammars in French and English.
• You have general legal experience.
• You have a very good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• You know how to be very rigorous and you have an eye for detail.

Do you dream of a flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace, where the atmosphere is warm and friendly? We are waiting for your resume!

Having made its mark in the field of law in Montreal, our client is looking for a qualified person for a position of administrative assistant. The position is permanent and immediate.

The majority of clients are building managers and building owners and tenants. Their clientele is also composed of law firms and notaries.

In collaboration with the bailiffs on the road, the assistant will have to take care of:
-Manage phone calls and emails
-Welcome and inform customers who come in person
-Manage service and enforcement cases (expulsion)
-Follow up on deadlines and procedures
-Do the drafting of the minutes (data entry)
-Conduct searches on the Business Register, Soquij, Property Assessment, RDPRM and on the NLP website
-Perform the management of accounts receivable
-Archive documents electronically

Job Requirements:
-Experience and/or education in the legal field, an asset
-Customer orientation
-Excellent French and English written and spoken
-Excellent typing skills
-Mastery of Office suite software, especially Outlook
-Good learning ability as well as a good memory
-Ability to work in a team and sometimes under pressure
-Good geographical knowledge of the great Montreal area

You are a discreet, autonomous, punctual and organized person and you are interested in the challenge? Please send us your CV!

Known for listening to its employees and clients, our client is looking for a person who will act as a legal assistant to paralegals in corporate law.

Key Responsibilities:
-Assist paralegals in their annual review
-Perform simple searches at the Registraire des entreprises du Québec and Corporations Canada
-Obtain various documents from public registries, including but not limited to the Certificate of Attestation and Compliance
-Manage administrative tasks such as writing correspondence, printing, scanning various documents, and filing documents in physical minute books
-Maintain the electronic version and physical records of the minutes
-Ensure a good administrative organization of the paralegals of the team
-Communicate with different parties to ensure that all necessary documents have been provided (accountants, lawyers, government authorities)

Required Qualifications and Skills:
-2 to 5 years of experience, preferably in corporate law
-College diploma in legal secretarial studies (an asset)
-Bilingualism, in French and English, both oral and written
-Proficient in Microsoft 365 and Enact (an asset)
-Team spirit and positive attitude
-Strong customer service skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
-Ability to take initiative, work independently, and prioritize work
-Excellent attention to detail, as well as organizational and multitasking skills

Benefits:
-A great working atmosphere in a healthy environment
-Competitive salaries
-Group insurance (drug, dental, vision and other medical services)
-RRSP with employer contribution
-3 weeks or more vacation
-Possibility of hybrid work (teleworking)
-8 personal days
-Telemedicine service

Looking for a new challenge? Try this one!

Attaching great importance to open collaboration and the exchange of ideas, in an informal and human atmosphere where respect for others prevails, our client is looking for a legal assistant in litigation.

Main responsibilities:
- Proactively assist lawyers in the management and follow-up of their files
- Ensure the maintenance of the agenda and files, including the management of deadlines
- Ensure the security of confidential documents
- Coordinate with other departments internally and with other external departments or agencies
- Track the schedule
- Carry out correspondence with various stakeholders (clients, bailiffs, opposing lawyers...)
- Prepare legal documentation, etc.
- Carry out the procedures with the courts and administrations
- Carry out formatting, proofreading and correction of documents and procedures in accordance with legal procedures and grammatical usage
- Perform conflict research
- Conduct searches in public registers (Land Register, etc.)
- Proceed with the opening of files
- Invoice files
- Prepare the expense account
- Carry out reminders and follow-ups with the team
- Make appointments
- Perform ranking
- Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:
- College diploma in legal secretarial studies
- Other certifications and diplomas will be an asset
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in the field, in similar positions
- Knowledge of documents and procedures
- Master Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Very good level of spelling and grammar
- Fluency in French and English, both oral and written

Required skills and competencies:
- Dynamism, courtesy, professionalism and resourcefulness
- Reactivity
- Fast learning
- Ability to work in a team
- Sensitive handling of confidential information
- Taking initiatives
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Management of several files at once according to priorities
- Strong organizational skills
- Reliability in case management
- Working with tight deadlines
- Meticulousness and attention to detail

Benefits of working for this firm:
- A great working atmosphere in a healthy environment
- Competitive salaries
- Group insurance (drugs, dental, vision and other medical services)
- RRSP with employer contribution
- 3 weeks or more vacation
- Possibility of hybrid work (teleworking)
- 8 personal days refundable at the end of the year if not taken
- Telemedicine service
- Annual bonus
- Social activities throughout the year

Do you like diversified tasks and want to work for a firm that has made its mark? Let us know!

This well-known law firm is looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant to assist three lawyers for its downtown Montreal offices.

RESPONSIBILITIES
-Organize the workload and ensure its timely execution through the professional's office, including implementing follow-up measures as required.
-Prepare legal documents according to general precedents or as directed by the professional, while having little or no direction from the professional.
-Prepare letters, memos, etc. of a confidential nature, which may be written independently and presented to the supervisor for verification or may be dictated or transcribed from notes on paper.
-Act as a liaison between the professional and a variety of individuals, groups, internal and external clients at all levels.
-Take care of routine correspondence that does not require the attention of the professional and respond to it.
-Manage the reminder system or database or calendar to ensure that deadlines are met.
-Prepare special reports, which may include data collection and summarization.
-Demonstrate initiative and judgment in order to lighten the administrative tasks of the professional.
-Create, monitor and maintain client files to ensure proper case management and customer service.
-Coordinate administrative tasks, e.g., accounting; opening and closing files; time entries; invoicing, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS
-Diploma of legal administrative assistant.
-More than 8 years of experience as a legal administrative assistant.
-Bilingualism (fluency in French and English).
-Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the firm, combined with the ability to respond to clients' needs in a professional and courteous manner.
-Ability to exercise discretion in the handling of confidential information.
-Ability to work independently, as well as within a team.
-Ability to complete a large amount of work to a high level of quality, sometimes within short deadlines.
-Ability to prioritize and reprioritize as needed.
-Ability to manage stress in a professional manner.
-Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Would you like to feel the pride of being able to work at one of the largest law firms in the country? We look forward to receiving your application!

Our client, a fast-growing law firm located in downtown Montreal, wants to add a legal assistant specializing in litigation to its team.

Primary Responsibilities:
- Draft correspondence and prepare and review procedures and other legal documents
- Finalize procedures for notification and court filing
- Ensure the follow-up of procedural deadlines
- Communicate with clients, bailiffs and court representatives, and third parties
- Manage folders and documents using multiple storage applications
- Manage lawyers' calls, emails, and calendar
- Update the Industrial Relations Database
- Perform any administrative tasks, such as opening files, preparing expense reports, and entering data
- Assist lawyers in projects related to business development

Skills and Abilities:
- Attestation of Collegial Studies (A.E.C) in Legal Secretarial Studies or Diploma of Collegial Studies (D.E.C) in Office Automation
- Diploma of Collegial Studies (D.E.C) in paralegal technology, an asset
- A minimum of three to five years of relevant experience
- In-depth knowledge of litigation procedures in Quebec
- Knowledge of the conduct of proceedings in the Federal Court, Tax Court of Canada and Supreme Court of Canada is an asset
- Excellent oral and written skills in French and English
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong initiative combined with good judgment
- Ability to manage priorities and work with tight deadlines
- Great organizational skills
- Good team spirit

Are you bilingual, organized and have a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience?

Are you interested in the position? Are you seeking a new challenge? There's still time to submit your CV!

Join the dynamic team of this small law firm in downtown Montreal as a Litigation Legal Assistant!

The main mandate of the successful candidate is to provide administrative and legal support to the lawyers with whom he or she will be paired. It will therefore be a question of supporting them in the execution of their duties both by drafting documents and procedures as well as by managing files, court and statute of limitations agendas. This person is also called upon to follow up on client files, perform related tasks such as time entry and file closing.

Responsibilities
- Establish contacts and follow up with the various stakeholders (clients, lawyers, opposing parties, etc.);
- Perform opening, paper or electronic filing, tracking and organization of files, notices to court, dockets, etc.;
- Prepare the usual litigation procedures;
- Transcribe, draft and correct legal documents;
- Ensure the drafting of emails and read draft procedures;
- Coordinate evidence management, filing, dictation;
- Manage lawyers' agendas and ensure proper follow-up of deadlines, proceedings and important reminders;
- Coordinate in the organization of interrogations.

Profile
- Training with a legal specialization (DEC) or any other relevant related field;
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, as a litigation legal assistant;
- Possess solid knowledge of commercial and civil litigation procedures;
- Fluent French and professional level English;
- 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 orientation);
- Good team player;
- Rigor, discretion and attention to detail.

Would you like to work for a law firm where the atmosphere is friendly and the well-being of employees is a priority? We look forward to receiving your application!

Do you have experience in labour law and want to collaborate with a dynamic team on a variety of cases? Do you like to be in the action and work in a fast-paced environment?

The challenges that are proposed:
-Prepare, draft and revise correspondence, procedures and various documents of a legal nature. Be responsible for sending the various documents to the TAT, the CNESST and the civil law courts;
-Provide meticulous support for the management of lawyers' agendas and emails, ensuring that the logistics of their travel are organized;
-Open, organize, file and monitor timelines and physical and virtual files;
-Prepare follow-ups for accounting requests. Review and correct monthly billing in addition to performing lawyers' time entries.

Benefits
-Competitive total compensation;
-Hybrid and flexible work environment integrating both teleworking and presence in the office according to the needs of the teams and in which life balance is at the heart of our priorities;
-Health and Wellness Reimbursement Program, an insurance plan that adapts to needs, a telemedicine service and a generous retirement savings plan;
-Friendly work atmosphere where the values of respect, openness, innovation, diversity, equity and inclusion are put forward;
-A culture and leaders who promote an excellent employee experience by prioritizing autonomy, recognition, collaboration and the development of full potential;
-Be part of a company that is committed and gives back to the community;

Required Skills:
-Hold a diploma of professional studies in legal secretarial studies;
-Have a minimum of five years of experience in a similar position, ideally in a law firm;
-Be proficient in French, both oral and written;
-Be comfortable navigating with various technological tools, including the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word), as well as document management software (iManage, an asset);
-Have an outstanding sense of organization to manage priorities and adapt in a fast-paced work environment;
-Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, rigour, discretion and initiative. Have a desire to learn and develop continuously;
-Have good interpersonal skills and collaboration with colleagues;
-Be committed to providing high quality customer service.

Are you the person we are looking for? We look forward to meeting you!

Have you heard of commercial litigation? Our client, a large law firm located in downtown Montreal, is looking for an individual to act as a commercial litigation legal assistant within a large law firm in downtown Montreal.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare documents, letters and customary litigation procedures;
• Ensure the management of large files using document management software;
• Draft, proofread and correct legal documents;
• Ensure the maintenance of the agenda and files including the management of deadlines;
• Organize the logistics of lawyers' meetings and travel. You will also handle calls and emails from lawyers;
• Open, track, organize and file physical and virtual files.

Benefits:
-Competitive total compensation;
-A hybrid and flexible work environment integrating both teleworking and presence in the office according to the needs of the teams and in which life balance is at the heart of our priorities;
-A health and wellness reimbursement program, an insurance plan that adapts to your needs, a telemedicine service and a generous retirement savings plan;
-A friendly work atmosphere where the values of respect, openness, innovation, diversity, equity and inclusion are promoted;
-A culture and leaders who promote an excellent employee experience by prioritizing autonomy, recognition, collaboration and the development of full potential;
-Be part of a company that is committed and gives back to the community.

Qualifications:
-Hold a diploma of professional studies in legal secretarial studies;
-Have a minimum of five years of experience in a similar position;
-Be proficient in French, both oral and written;
-Be comfortable navigating with various technological tools, including the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word);
-Have an outstanding sense of organization to manage priorities and adapt in a fast-paced work environment;
-Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, rigour, discretion and initiative. In doing so, enjoy learning and continuously developing;
-Have good interpersonal skills and enjoy collaborating with colleagues;
-Be committed to providing high quality customer service.

Are you looking for a new challenge and want to work for an employer that puts everything forward for the well-being of its employees? We look forward to receiving your application!