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Are you looking for a new administrative challenge? Are you interested in a career in the legal sector?
Are you looking to join an organization that fosters the personal development of individuals, within a team dynamic, and offers stimulating career opportunities?
Our client, a major legal firm, is looking to hire a Legal Assistant in litigation for their downtown Montreal office.
Recruitment process:
Pre screen
Virtual interview
Physical interview and potential tests
Advantages
37,5 hours;
3 weeks of vacation time;
Health insurance ;
RRSP ;
100% at work;
Stable and human team in growth;
Competitive salary scale according to experience (between 55k$ and 70k$/year);
Responsibilities
Draft and revise communications, including legal documents;
Finalize proceedings for notification and court filing;
Monitor procedural delays;
Communicate and liaise with bailiffs, clients, court representatives, service departments and third parties;
Check documents for grammar, formatting and compliance with legal requirements and the company's visual identity;
Manage files and documents using storage applications such as ShareFile, virtual data rooms, etc. ;
Assist lawyers with business development projects and update contact database;
Manage deadlines, meetings and appointments in lawyers’ calendars;
Create and maintain an electronic archiving (file management) system;
Process data (time and expenses) and open files;
Contribute to the training of co-workers on an ongoing basis;
Perform other administrative tasks, as required;
Qualifications
Attestation of Collegial Studies (ACS) in legal secretarial studies or Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) in office systems technology;
Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) in paralegal technology and/or Certificate of Law would be an asset;
At least three to five years of relevant experience;
Knowledge of Federal Court, Tax Court of Canada and Supreme Court of Canada proceedings would be an asset;
In-depth knowledge of Québec litigation proceedings;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
In-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite;
Team player with strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
Ability to prioritize and work within tight deadlines;;
Summary
Are you interested in this position? Please send your application by email to gregory.milhau@randstad.ca and we will contact you shortly if your profile matches the criteria.
We look forward to speaking with you.
Human Forward !
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.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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