Legal Assistant – Emerging Companies

Job Description

Legal Assistant – Emerging Companies



A large law firm located in downtown Montreal is recruiting a Legal Assistant to support its Emerging and High-Growth Companies practice. This position is part of a structured environment with a clearly defined workload (supporting 2 partners), a stable pace, and a culture that values collaboration and respect. This is a permanent, full-time role with a well-established hybrid work model.



What is in it for you:




• Competitive salary: $75.000–$85.000 per year.


• Permanent position, 35 hours/week, flexible start time between 8:30 am and 9:00 am.


• Clear workload: support 2 partners in a well-structured environment.


• Hybrid model: 3 days in the office (including Wednesdays) and 2 days remote.


• 3 weeks of vacation starting in the first year.


• Group insurance from day one, including dental care, vision care, and mental health coverage up to $3.000.


• Family coverage fully paid by the employer.


• 2% RRSP employer contribution (after one year).


• Wellness program of $750/year (equipment, Apple Watch, etc.).


• Training budget of $700/year + 4 in-person training days.


• Opportunity to participate in internal committees and professional development activities.



Responsibilities:




• Draft, revise, and format legal documents (agreements, procedures, correspondence, etc.).


• Manage calendars, calls, correspondence, and travel arrangements.


• Organize meetings, conferences, meals, rooms, and logistics.


• Transcribe content from notes, dictation, and voice messages.


• Compare documents using Workshare.


• Track conference registrations and manage reimbursements.


• Open, file, and archive client files.


• Use internal systems efficiently (OnePlace, MCDM, Intranet).



What you will need to succeed:

• Diploma in Legal Secretarial Studies or equivalent training.


• 7 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.


• Excellent communication skills in French and English, both written and spoken, to draft, revise, and transcribe documents, and to interact with clients and colleagues in Canada and internationally.


• Strong knowledge of technology tools (Outlook, OnePlace, Workshare).


• Accuracy, autonomy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.


• Comfortable working in a professional environment with multiple internal and external stakeholders.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced but structured setting.



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