Legal Assistant – Corporate Law

Job Description

Legal Assistant – Corporate Law



A leading law firm located in downtown Montréal is seeking a Legal Assistant to support a Business Law team. This is a permanent, full-time position in a structured and collaborative environment, supported by modern digital tools. The workload is realistic (supporting 3 to 4 lawyers), and a well-established hybrid model is in place.



What is in it for you:




• Annual salary between 65K–75K.


• Permanent position, 35 hours per week.


• Realistic workload: support 3 to 4 lawyers, depending on the period.


• Hybrid work model (3 days in the office) after onboarding.


• Comprehensive group insurance 100% employer-paid from day one (for you and your dependents).


• 5% employer RRSP contribution.


• 4 to 5 weeks of vacation, 11 statutory holidays, and 1 floating day.


• Unlimited personal days.


• $1.000 per year for wellness expenses.


• Access to telemedicine and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


• Training budget of up to $1.000 per year.


• Corporate discounts on various services.


• Socially responsible firm (pro bono work, donations).


• Inclusive environment with regular social activities.



Responsibilities:




• Draft, revise, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.


• Manage lawyers' calendars, travel arrangements, and deadlines.


• Open, organize, and archive files using digital tools (NetDocuments, Closing Folders, ShareFile).


• Compare documents (markups) and transcribe dictation and audio notes.


• Manage time entries, expenses, and assist with billing.


• Communicate with clients, internal departments, and external parties.


• Participate in onboarding new team members and perform related administrative tasks.



What you will need to succeed:




• AEC in Legal Secretarial Studies or DEC in Office Administration (Legal Techniques is an asset).


• 2 years of experience in a professional firm.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; BigHand is an asset.


• Strong priority management skills, accuracy, and discretion.


• Excellent organizational skills, team spirit, autonomy, and proactivity.


• Bilingual in French and English to support clients in both languages.



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