Commercial litigation legal assistant

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!