Job Description

Legal Assistant - Employment Law

Ahuntsic

Are you a legal assistant seeking new challenges in a law firm, where teamwork and professionalism are important values? Here is a position for you!

Our client, located in the Ahuntsic district near the orange metro line, is seeking a legal assistant with significant experience in employment law and litigation to assist professionals in their practice.

In addition to a predominantly French-speaking work environment, excellent working conditions and very competitive benefits also await you!

Apply now!

YOUR ROLE

As a legal assistant, you will work mainly with lawyers practicing in employment law. Your responsibilities will include:

Assist lawyers in drafting of standard litigation proceedings, collective agreements and various legal documents;
Assist lawyers in preparation of trials and hearings (convocation of witnesses, preparation of case law);
Prepare various documents, letters and forms related to employment law (legal opinions, legal agreements, etc.);
Perform various legal research;
Manage lawyers agenda and follow up on deadlines;
Transcribe dictations in French and English;
Prepare customer files (modify / edit correspondence, supporting evidence, etc.) and ensure a rigorous follow-up;
Manage phone calls and communicate with various stakeholders;
Open, follow-up, paper and electronic filing and close of files;
Participate in the billing process and manage timesheets.

PREREQUISITES

Experience as a legal assistant in labour law;
Excellent spoken and written French;
Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite;
Good organizational skills, priority management and autonomy;
Rigor, meticulousness and attention to detail;
Team spirit and good interpersonal skills.

This position is for you!

Please send us your application now at: cv@groupemontpetit.com specifying the offer number: 22-0672P.

• Please note that only candidates meeting the job profile will be contacted and that interviews will be conducted virtually. We thank you for your collaboration.

Groupe Montpetit

Montpetit Group is a leading recruitment and placement firm specializing in serving the legal sector from support staff to management, from specialized professions to senior ranks. Montpetit Group has developed and maintained successful partnerships...