Legal Assistant – Litigation

• Annual salary based on experience: 65K-75K.
• Permanent, full-time position: 35 hours per week.
• Hybrid work model: 2 days per week in the office.
• Summer schedule with Friday afternoons off from July through Labor Day.
• Personal days to use throughout the year based on your needs.
• IT equipment provided for remote work, plus an allowance to set up your home office.
• Casual dress code, including jeans.
• Fully employer-paid group insurance coverage.
• Telemedicine service to avoid long wait times.
• Simplified retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Employee assistance program focused on mental and emotional well-being.
• 50% reimbursement with partner caterers for parents of young children.
• Accessible leadership team and a people-first work environment.
• Active internal committees, including social and wellness initiatives.
• Access to professional support and real growth opportunities.
• Inclusive, respectful, and collaborative organizational culture.

• Provide proactive support to professionals in managing and following up on legal files.
• Coordinate calendars and organize meetings, hearings, appointments, and events.
• Ensure deadlines are met and follow up on deliverables and client files.
• Communicate with clients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Prepare required documentation, including pleadings, exhibits, and authorities.
• Transcribe dictations and review documents for quality and accuracy.
• Perform various administrative tasks, including billing support, time entry, expense reports, and document management.
• Provide general administrative support as needed.

• Diploma in secretarial studies, legal secretarial studies, or equivalent training.
• 3 to 5 years of litigation experience (required).
• Excellent command of French, both spoken and written, to ensure high-quality legal documentation and communications.
• Good command of English, both spoken and written, to communicate with English-speaking clients and handle bilingual files.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Knowledge of specialized software such as Maître and iManage Work 10 is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage priorities, and handle multiple files simultaneously.
• Client-service mindset, professionalism, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Team spirit, initiative, and ability to work in a demanding environment.

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