legal assistant

Job Description Legal Assistant ? Taxation Take this opportunity to join a respected legal organization in a permanent position that offers an excellent work-life balance. Enjoy a daytime schedule of 35 hours per week, a hybrid work model, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. In this dynamic role, your administrative expertise will play a key part in supporting the success of the team. What is in it for you: ? Annual salary of 65K-75K, based on experience. ? Permanent full-time position: 35 hours per week. ? Daytime schedule, Monday to Friday. ? Hybrid work model: 4 days per week in the office. ? Work location: Montréal, Québec. ? Vacation: 3 weeks of vacation upon hire, prorated based on months worked. ? Comprehensive group benefits package including dental coverage, vision care, and mental health support up to $3,000, with full family coverage paid by the employer. ? Wellness program offering benefits and initiatives that support employee health and well-being. ? Remote work allowance of up to $750 for home office equipment purchases (headphones, Apple Watch, etc.). ? RRSP: 2% employer contribution after one year of service. Responsibilities: ? Complete tax registrations in the Province of Québec for all offices, provide assistance with Canada Revenue Agency requests, merger notices, and manage client access to the Canada Revenue Agency and Revenu Québec online platforms. ? Proofread, edit, and format documents, including letters, memoranda, file notes, legal opinions, and procedures. ? Transcribe documents from handwritten notes and telephone messages. ? Compare documents using Litera Compare. ? Update client lists. ? Perform photocopying, printing, and document scanning tasks. ? Communicate with other legal professionals during the absence of supervising lawyers. ? Prepare presentation materials when legal professionals are speaking at conferences. ? Open new files. ? Follow up on internal and external calls as required. ? Initiate conference calls. ? Manage calendars. ? Manage emails. ? Search, enter, and update information in OnePlace. ? Arrange travel, vehicle, hotel, and restaurant reservations. ? Book conference rooms for meetings, videoconferences, and client meetings. ? Order meals, beverages, and other required supplies. ? Prepare conflict search requests and forward them to the appropriate individuals. ? Monitor daily time entries and enter or revise them in the system. ? Review and validate time entries on a weekly and monthly basis. ? Prepare monthly billing. ? Prepare expense reports, obtain the required approvals, and follow up as needed. ? Prepare cheque requests or trust account bank transfer requests. ? Provide support to legal professionals and administrative assistants within the department or other departments as required. ? Assist students and articling students as required. ? Commission affidavits for lawyers and clients. ? What you will need to succeed: What you will need to succeed: ? Diploma in Legal Secretarial Studies or an equivalent qualification. ? 3-5 years of experience in a private law firm supporting one or more legal professiona