Are you looking to propel your career within a world-class firm renowned for its excellence? On behalf of our client, we are currently seeking a passionate and meticulous Legal Assistant specializing in litigation to join their downtown Montreal team.
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The ideal candidate possesses a minimum of three years of relevant experience, impeccable bilingualism, and a strong command of legal drafting. In addition to competitive compensation, my client offers a hybrid work arrangement, group insurance with 60% employer contribution, and an RRSP contribution.
If you are known for your attention to detail and your ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to meet you.
Interested? Contact me directly privately to discuss this further or send me your resume today.
Advantages
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.
A 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.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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 (an asset).
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?
Email us anytime at dorine.sportouch@randstad.ca.
If you know anyone interested in administrative support positions, please feel free to provide them with our contact information. We'd be happy to help!
For more information on this and all other currently available positions, visit www.randstad.ca.
We look forward to receiving your resume!
All resumes received will be reviewed 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.
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.
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Are you looking to propel your career within a world-class firm renowned for its excellence? On behalf of our client, we are currently seeking a passionate and meticulous Legal Assistant specializing in litigation to join their downtown Montreal team.
The ideal candidate possesses a minimum of three years of relevant experience, impeccable bilingualism, and a strong command of legal drafting. In addition to competitive compensation, my client offers a hybrid work arrangement, group insurance with 60% employer contribution, and an RRSP contribution.
If you are known for your attention to detail and your ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to meet you.
Interested? Contact me directly privately to discuss this further or send me your resume today.
Advantages
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.
...
A 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.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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 (an asset).
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?
Email us anytime at dorine.sportouch@randstad.ca.
If you know anyone interested in administrative support positions, please feel free to provide them with our contact information. We'd be happy to help!
For more information on this and all other currently available positions, visit www.randstad.ca.
We look forward to receiving your resume!
All resumes received will be reviewed 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.
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.
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