Adjoint(e) Juridique en litige POST NUMBER: 457301
Location requirements - 4 days at the office, 1 remote
Are you looking for a bold and forward-thinking firm where your contributions truly matter? You're in the right place! We are a driven team working in an environment that places personal growth and fulfillment at the heart of our culture.
We are currently seeking a motivated and dynamic Legal Assistant to support a team of litigation lawyers. This role is key to ensuring the smooth operation of legal processes and client service.
Why Join Us?
- Generous vacation and sick leave policy
- Group insurance and Employee Assistance Program (including dental, life, medication, travel, disability, etc.)
- Access to telemedicine services via Telus Health
- Centrally located office, close to public transportation
- Modern, bright, and renovated workspace
- Complimentary snacks and beverages throughout the day
- Year-round social and wellness activities
- Manage legal documents and case files
- Draft and revise correspondence, memos, letters, and legal documents
- Open and update files using IManage software
- Maintain accurate client data
- Conduct corporate registry searches and conflict checks
- Manage lawyers’ calendars, including deadlines and client meetings
- Assist with litigation preparation (procedure books, exhibits, authorities, etc.)
- Enter time and manage expense accounts
- Perform other related tasks as assigned
- Diploma in Legal Administration or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- High attention to detail and advanced skills in word processing, proofreading, and editing
- Ability to follow up on files and deadlines with minimal supervision
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
- Friendly and welcoming colleagues
- Career growth tailored to your ambitions
- An inclusive and dynamic work environment
Adjoint(e) juridique – Litige (BASÉ À MONTRÉAL)
Exigences de localisation : 4 jours au bureau, 1 jour à distance
Vous êtes à la recherche d’un cabinet audacieux où vos contributions auront un réel impact ? Vous tombez bien ! Nous sommes une équipe ambitieuse évoluant dans un environnement où l’épanouissement personnel est au cœur de notre culture.
Nous recherchons actuellement un(e) adjoint(e) juridique motivé(e) et dynamique pour soutenir une équipe d’avocats spécialisés en litige. Ce rôle est essentiel au bon déroulement des opérations juridiques et à la qualité du service client.
Vos avantages
- Politique généreuse de vacances et de congés maladie
- Assurance collective et programme d’aide aux employés (incluant soins dentaires, assurance vie, médicaments, voyage, invalidité, etc.)
- Accès à un service de télémédecine via Telus Santé
- Bureau situé au centre-ville, à proximité des transports en commun
- Espaces de travail modernes, lumineux et récemment rénovés
- Collations et boissons offertes durant la journée
- Activités sociales et de bien-être organisées tout au long de l’année
- Gestion de documents et de dossiers juridiques
- Rédaction et révision de correspondance, notes de service, lettres et documents juridiques
- Ouverture et mise à jour de dossiers dans le logiciel IManage
- Mise à jour et vérification des données clients
- Recherches dans les registres d’entreprises et vérification des conflits d’intérêts
- Gestion des agendas des avocats (échéances, rencontres clients, etc.)
- Soutien aux avocats dans la préparation des dossiers de litige (cahiers de procédures, pièces, autorités, etc.)
- Saisie des heures et gestion des notes de frais
- Toute autre tâche connexe pouvant être assignée
- Diplôme en techniques juridiques, secrétariat juridique ou équivalent
- Minimum de 2 ans d’expérience en tant qu’adjoint(e) juridique en litige
- Excellente maîtrise du français et de l’anglais, à l’oral comme à l’écrit
- Très bonnes compétences en organisation et gestion du temps
- Grand souci du détail et excellentes aptitudes en traitement de texte, révision et correction
- Capacité à assurer le suivi des dossiers et des échéances avec un minimum de supervision
- Discrétion et sens élevé de la confidentialité
- Des collègues chaleureux et bienveillants
- Une évolution de carrière adaptée à vos ambitions
- Un environnement de travail inclusif et dynamique
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.