Legal Assistant

The team at Jean-François Bertrand Lawyers, composed of experienced professionals recognized for their rigorous and conscientious services, is looking for a legal assistant in litigation.

The legal assistant will play a key role within the team and provide daily support to the lawyers both legally and administratively.

Main responsibilities:

• Coordinate the schedules of the lawyers.
• Ensure compliance with court calendars and various deliverables for files.
• Prepare, review, and correct various legal and administrative documents.
• Open client files, maintain filing and archiving systems.
• Welcome clients and answer calls.
• Perform other general legal and administrative tasks.
• Required skills:
• DEC in legal techniques or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a legal assistant role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent oral and written French skills.
• Demonstrate autonomy, discretion, and diligence.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Sense of responsibility and good management of priorities.
• Knowledge of JurisEvolution (asset).

Benefits

• Competitive salary to be discussed based on experience.
• Parking or paid bus pass provided by the employer.
• Group insurance after 3 months including telemedicine service and other benefits.
• Schedule:
• Monday to Friday – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, in person.

*We thank all candidates for their interest in the position. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.*

Employment type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Starting at $48,000 per year

Location: In person