Legal Assistant

• Draft various legal letters and procedures, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance
• Serve and process legal documents in strict accordance with legal requirements
• Manage procedural protocols and court deadlines, ensuring strict adherence to deadlines
• Follow up on scheduling reminders to support effective and proactive case planning
• Communicate regularly with legal professionals and other stakeholders, and diligently follow up on required actions
• Prepare case files, including collecting, organizing, and updating documents and authorities
• Open and manage both paper and electronic files, ensuring structured filing and rigorous tracking of case progress
• Enter data into various systems (billing, time entries, disbursements, etc.)
• Conduct conflict of interest checks when opening new cases, in accordance with internal procedures
• Prepare and manage expense reports with meticulous attention to detail and financial compliance
• Prepare and send invoices to clients, ensuring accuracy and transparency
• Provide general administrative and legal support to the litigation group's lawyers as needed

• 3 to 7 years of experience as a legal assistant in litigation
• Excellent command of Microsoft 365
• Fluency in French, both spoken and written, and a very good command of English, in order to communicate daily with clients located outside Quebec
• Good knowledge and use of legal databases, including SOQUIJ, the Land Registry, the RDPRM, and the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy
• Knowledge of applicable legal rules and procedures in litigation
• Excellent communication skills and a high level of professionalism in interactions
• Strong organizational skills, excellent prioritization skills, and the ability to work under pressure
• Autonomy, resourcefulness, and a high degree of discretion

Knowledge of Maître and iManage software

• Competitive compensation
• Group insurance plan, with 60% of premiums covered by the employer
• RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) available after 6 months of employment, including a 2% employer contribution
• Hybrid work model (3 days in-office and 2 days remote)
• 3 weeks of vacation
• Health management plan and access to telemedicine services
• Collaborative and professional environment where your ideas and contributions are valued
• Immersive experience within the dynamic world of legal administration
• Opportunities for continuous training and professional development