Legal assistant

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  • Montréal, QC
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 30 jours
The position holder provides administrative support to the Prevention, Dispute Resolution, and Litigation teamWhat you will do
  • Prepare letter templates, court procedure documents, and all other administrative documents, and perform their review and final formatting prior to transmission;
  • Handle email notifications and coordinate the service and filing of court proceedings through bailiffs, ensuring all deadlines are met;
  • Manage legal deadlines, including calculating them and entering them into the lawyers' calendars;
  • Ensure follow-up and proper application of procedural rules, Court directives, and amendments to the Code of Civil Procedure;
  • Conduct searches in certain public registries (REQ, SOQUIJ, land registry, etc.);
  • Open, organize, and keep electronic files and various internal databases (procedures, correspondence, training records, etc.) up to date, in accordance with the legal department's internal procedures;
  • Provide daily administrative support to lawyers, including calendar management, meeting and business travel planning, preparing expense reports, monitoring training requirements, tracking invoice payments, etc.;
  • Work closely with other legal assistants;
  • Perform any other related tasks or responsibilities.
This role could be for you if you have
  • A diploma in legal secretarial studies or equivalent experience;
  • More than 2 years of experience in the legal field;
  • Relevant experience in litigation (required) and in the construction industry (an asset);
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software;
  • Strong teamwork skills;
  • Autonomy, thoroughness, priority management, and strong organizational skills;
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines;
  • Discretion and confidentiality in handling files;
  • A positive and proactive attitude.
Benefits
  • RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
  • Hybrid work model for corporate roles
  • Employee stock ownership program
  • Career growth through real development opportunities
  • Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
  • Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one
For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. If this speaks to you, apply for this role or connect with one of our recruiters to learn how we can support you throughout the process.

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