Legal Assistant – Corporate Law
Recrute Action
Montréal
Job Description
Legal Assistant – Corporate LawA 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 (NetDocuments, Closing Folders, ShareFile).
• 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; BigHand 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.
Why Recruit Action?
Recruit Action (agency permit: AP provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach to job seekers and businesses. Only candidates who match hiring criteria will be contacted.
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