legal assistant- civil and commercial litigation.

Our client, a leading independent law firm in Quebec with a vast international network, is seeking a Legal Assistant specializing in civil and commercial litigation.

As a Legal Assistant, you will provide invaluable support to a team of lawyers in managing their practice and handling client mandates, both legally and administratively.

If this position interests you, apply now or contact me directly to discuss it further!

Advantages
• Daytime work schedule, Monday to Friday, 33.75 hours per week
• Competitive compensation package
• All hours worked beyond 33.75 hours are paid
• 3 days at the office/ 2 days at home
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Simplified retirement plan with employer contribution
• Employee assistance program
• Professional work environment and reputable firm
• Organized activities and events
• Dynamic and growing team

Responsibilities
• Draft and maintain procedures and correspondence
• Prepare standard procedures and other documentation required for the completion of mandates
• Keep up-to-date with rules and procedures
• Proactively support professionals in managing and monitoring their files

• Maintain the calendar and files, including managing the deadlines of assigned professionals
• Conduct professional and courteous follow-ups with current and potential clients
• Prepare the required documentation for various scheduled events
• Prepare standard documentation, such as letters of intent, contracts, resolutions, notices, etc.
• Proofread and correct documents
• Prepare expense reports
• Perform all other related tasks and responsibilities.

Qualifications
• College diploma (DEC) in legal secretarial studies
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience as a legal assistant in litigation
• Bilingualism (fluency in French and English)
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Strong customer service orientation
• Excellent communication, organizational, collaboration, and teamwork skills
• Professionalism, autonomy, proactivity, and rigor
• Adaptability, openness to change, positive attitude, and flexibility

Based on an assessment conducted by our client, it has been determined that this position requires candidates to be fluent in English (oral and written). In particular, this position will require the employee to:
-communicate with English-speaking clients/partners/employees located outside Quebec on a daily basis
-work on client projects, products or deliverables that are required to be delivered to clients in English

Summary
Interested in this position?

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All resumes received will be considered equally.

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Randstad Canada, 525 Viger Avenue West, Suite 501, Montreal, Quebec H2Z 0B3

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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