legal assistant

Litigation Legal Assistant Grow within a multidisciplinary law firm recognized for its litigation expertise and stimulating professional environment. Based in Montréal, this key legal support role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team in an international context, work on diverse files, benefit from a hybrid work model, and access strong professional development opportunities. What is in it for you: ? Annual salary of 65K-75K, based on experience. ? Permanent full-time position, 35 hours per week. ? Day schedule, Monday to Friday. ? Full-time office presence required during the first 3 months to support onboarding and training. ? Hybrid work model thereafter: 2 days in the office and 3 days working remotely per week. ? 3 weeks of vacation upon hire, with flexibility depending on experience. ? Group insurance plan (health, dental, and long-term disability) offered after 3 months. ? Employee assistance program. ? Subsidized fitness program. ? Health and wellness activities. ? Employee referral financial incentives. ? Early leave on Fridays before long weekends. ? Regular staff appreciation events. ? Casual dress code. ? Collaborative and friendly work environment focused on support and social interaction. Responsibilities: ? Prepare and draft various legal documents and professional correspondence. ? Draft template letters, memoranda, and different legal procedures. ? Provide support during trials, examinations, and other stages of the judicial process, and prepare the required documentation. ? Interact with clients by phone and in person in a professional manner. ? Schedule and coordinate client appointments. ? Maintain and organize physical and electronic filing systems, including reminder systems. ? Sort incoming mail and prepare outgoing correspondence. ? Perform various administrative and related tasks as required by the team. What you will need to succeed: ? Diploma in Legal Secretarial Studies. ? 3 years of experience as a legal assistant within a law firm. ? Litigation experience required. ? Fluency in French and English to communicate effectively with a bilingual clientele and handle documentation in both languages. ? Strong administrative and organizational skills. ? Ability to draft correspondence and standard documents with minimal supervision. ? Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team. ? Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Why Recruit Action? Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach. As part of the screening process, some applications may be reviewed using artificial intelligence tools. Only candidates who meet the hiring criteria will be contacted.