Legal Secretary - Criminal and Penal Law

Would you like to put your skills to work in the service of justice and make a tangible difference in the lives of residents? Are you interested in criminal and penal law?

Legal Aid - Montreal | Laval is currently looking for a Legal Secretary for a one-year replacement position at the Criminal and Penal Law Office, located at 800 De Maisonneuve Boulevard East (easily accessible via Berri-UQAM metro station).

For more than 50 years, we have provided legal aid services to residents of Montreal and Laval. We coordinate the activities of twelve offices and have approximately
115 lawyers and nearly 200 employees.

Every day, our mission is to inform and support our clients in resolving their legal issues.

What We Offer

• Stimulating and dynamic work environment;
• Annual salary ranging from $47,361 to $58,257;
• Four weeks of vacation
• Thirteen statutory holidays, which is five more than required under Quebec labour standards;
• Defined-benefit pension plan (Government and Public Employees Retirement Plan);
• Group insurance, telemedicine, and an employee and family assistance program;
• 35-hour workweek, with flexible scheduling options
• Possibility of a permanent position;
• Office easily accessible by public transportation;

Your Responsibilities

Your role will be to provide administrative and legal support:

• Prepare legal documents in collaboration with lawyers;
• Draft and process correspondence;
• Provide clients with relevant information concerning their files;
• Receive, screen, and direct telephone calls;
• Manage and update lawyers’ calendars;
• Enter and transcribe information related to legal aid applications;
• Open, organize, and archive client files;
• Administer oaths to clients, witnesses, and other individuals;
• Work in a digital environment;
• Provide reception coverage as needed.

Your Qualifications

• Specialized training in legal secretarial studies OR one year of relevant experience;
• Excellent command of French, both spoken and written;
• Working knowledge of English, both spoken and written;
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Outlook, and Teams);
• Excellent organizational skills and strong priority-management skills;
• Ability to handle stress and work in a high-volume environment;
• Strong customer service skills.

Interested in this opportunity?

Join a dedicated team working at the heart of access to justice.

Apply now by sending your resume via Jobillico or by email to View email address on click.appcast.io.