Legal Assistant

Responsibilities

We are currently looking for a bilingual French-English legal assistant to join our team in Montreal. If you are a legal assistant and wish to continue developing your career in a dynamic, pleasant, and professional environment, this position is for you. This role is ideal for an ambitious professional with 3+ years of post-diploma experience gained within a reputable law firm. The successful candidate will be able to establish positive working relationships, have a keen eye for detail, and be able to manage a heavy workload.

• Prepare and draft various documents and correspondence
• Draft standard letters, memoranda, and procedures
• Support at the trial level, interrogations, etc., and prepare the necessary documentation
• Interact with clients by phone and in person
• Schedule appointments for clients
• Maintain an archiving system, including a reminder system
• Sort incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail
• Perform other related tasks as needed

What you need to succeed in this role

• Graduated from a legal secretarial program
• At least 3+ years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm
• Excellent mastery of English both orally and in writing
• Professional communication with clients
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Ability to write correspondence and standard documents with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to perform multiple tasks at once and establish priorities
• Experience in litigation required

What we offer

The benefits offered by our company include supplementary health insurance, dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, a casual dress code, the possibility of finishing earlier on days preceding holidays, and much more.

About us

We are a highly active multidisciplinary law firm focused on litigation, with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal, offering a comprehensive range of legal expertise. In 2022, we increased opportunities for our firm and staff by joining DWF, a global provider of integrated legal and commercial services. We are an innovative and passionate team that fosters a professional, caring, and stimulating environment for its members. Since our inception, we have gone beyond traditional litigation to offer our clients innovative and creative solutions. We are extremely proud of our professional work environment, which encourages social interaction and teamwork between lawyers and staff. We believe that everyone thrives in a collegial atmosphere where they are encouraged to build their career and contribute positively to our workplace.