Legal Assistant – Corporate Law

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 (Net Documents, Closing Folders, Share File).

• 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;
Big Hand 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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