Legal Assistant - Corporate

We are currently looking for a legal assistant for the corporate law department at our office in Saint-Hyacinthe.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and/or correct and format legal documentation;
• Open, review documents provided by various parties, close and file cases;
• Insert copies of resolutions and other documents into meeting minutes (physical and virtual);
• Print documents for closing meetings and prepare documents after the transaction (photocopies, bundling, digitization, letters and sending of files etc.);
• Manage expenses and assign them to files;
• Record and manage reminders for files;
• Schedule appointments with clients;
• Follow up with accountants for annual updates;
• Bill for the department;
• Any other related tasks.
• Your conditions:
• Full-time position, 35 hours per week;
• Competitive salary;
• 13 holidays and a day off on your birthday;
• Office closed during the holiday season;
• Employer contribution to REER;
• Reimbursement for sports and cultural activities;
• Telemedicine;
• Continuous training;
• Work-life balance;
• Friendly work environment and modern offices;
• Many team activities and wellness initiatives for employees.

Profile and skills

• Secretarial training (legal → an asset);
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Versatile, dynamic and honest;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite;
• Proficiency in JurisÉvolution software (an asset);
• Bilingual (an asset).
• Why choose us?

Because we are a big family! Every member is important and their well-being is a priority. Because we promote an environment of respect where creativity and authenticity are encouraged! Because you want to evolve in an environment where you can develop your skills and collaborate with people who share your passion for law!

Sylvestre Avocats Notaires is a well-established firm on the South Shore of Montreal since over 90 years. Recognized in the region for its expertise in several practice areas, the firm is committed to developing a relationship of trust with its clients by offering high-quality legal services, thanks to its dedicated and competent staff.

Employment type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Equal contribution to REER
• Company events
• Wellness programs
• Profit-sharing plans
• Location: On-site