Legal Assistant - Litigation

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!