Legal Assistant – Floater Legal

Job Description

<b>Legal Assistant – Floater Legal <br></b>
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Contribute your legal expertise in a flexible, bilingual role supporting professionals across various areas of law. Temporary coverage assignments, hybrid work setup, equipment provided, and a supportive, people-centered work environment. Based in Montréal with partial remote work.<br>
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<b>What is in it for you:</b><b><br></b>
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<br>• Annual salary based on experience: $60K–$75K.<br>
<br>• Permanent, full-time position: 35 hours per week.<br>
<br>• Hybrid presence: 2 days per week in the office.<br>
<br>• Summer schedule with Friday afternoons off from July to Labour Day.<br>
<br>• Flexible personal leave hours to use throughout the year.<br>
<br>• Computer equipment provided for remote work and financial support for setting up a home office.<br>
<br>• Casual dress code allowing jeans on a daily basis.<br>
<br>• Group insurance plan fully paid by the employer.<br>
<br>• Telemedicine service to avoid long wait times.<br>
<br>• Simplified pension plan with employer contribution.<br>
<br>• Employee assistance program focused on mental and emotional well-being.<br>
<br>• 50% reimbursement with partnered caterers for parents of young children.<br>
<br>• Accessible leadership and a respectful work environment.<br>
<br>• Active internal committees, including social and physical/mental wellness committees.<br>
<br>• Access to professional mentoring and concrete development opportunities.<br>
<br>• Inclusive, respectful, and collaborative organizational culture.<br>
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<b>Responsibilities:</b><b><br></b>
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<br>• Provide temporary legal support across various areas of law, covering for assigned legal assistants.<br>
<br>• Proactively manage files for assigned professionals.<br>
<br>• Coordinate calendars, schedule meetings, hearings, and events.<br>
<br>• Edit, format, and revise a variety of legal documents (contracts, pleadings, correspondence, etc.).<br>
<br>• Prepare electronic procedure books, closing binders, and other legal documentation.<br>
<br>• Ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.<br>
<br>• Proofread and correct documents to maintain quality standards.<br>
<br>• Support fellow float assistants during slower periods.<br>
<br>• Perform other legal-related tasks as required.<br>
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<b>What you will need to succeed:<br></b>
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<br>• Diploma in legal secretarial studies, secretarial studies, or any recognized equivalent training.<br>
<br>• 3 years of experience in legal administrative support.<br>
<br>• Practical experience in litigation and across various areas of law.<br>
<br>• Bilingual in English and French (spoken and written) to support professionals and clients in both languages.<br>
<br>• Excellent grammar skills and strong attention to detail in written communication.<br>
<br>• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word (intermediate to advanced level), Outlook, and Excel.<br>
<br>• Adaptability, curiosity, and an open mind.<br>
<br>• Strong sense of responsibility, autonomy, and precision.<br>
<br>• Professionalism, team spirit, and client-oriented mindset.<br>
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<b>Why Recruit Action?</b><b><br></b>
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