Litigation Legal Assistant

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!