Located in the heart of Montreal, Azran Lawyers enjoys a notable reputation within the Quebec legal landscape.
We are able to offer companies tailor-made, innovative legal strategies in a variety of areas: business law, labour and employment law, dispute resolution, intellectual property as well as public and administrative law.
Our multidisciplinary collective brings together lawyers, notaries, as well as agents specializing in trademarks and patents.
Our firm, with a century-old tradition of legal advice, is distinguished by a unique essence.
Authenticity and commitment to the profession’s standards of excellence align with our core values of excellence, collaboration, boldness and entrepreneurial spirit, forming the foundation of our daily approach.
Job brief
The Civil Law Legal Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and legal support to the lawyers on his or her team, and actively contributes to the accomplishment of the mandates entrusted to him.
Missions and responsibilities
Perform the administrative and legal functions inherent in civil law; Take charge of the opening of client files, including the management of the necessary documentation (mandate, correspondence, supporting documents, etc.); Organize the agenda by scheduling appointments, meetings, hearings and other court events; Effectively manage files and ensure compliance with prescribed deadlines; Prepare legal procedures (complaints, requests, etc.); Formulate, adjust and refine various legal documents; Review documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with grammatical standards; Manage communications with clients, court services and other stakeholders; Organize the filing of documents, both physical and digital; Follow files and correspondence diligently; Perform various administrative tasks (time entry, invoicing, expense management, etc.); Adopt a proactive, constructive and collaborative approach within the team dedicated to civil law.
Desired profile
A minimum of one year of experience as a legal assistant or equivalent is required; Mastery of terminology, legal rules and procedures, as well as Aliform software; Excellent command of French and English, both oral and written; Complete mastery of the Office suite; Ability to perform tasks efficiently and accurately; Meticulous attention to detail, organizational skills; Autonomy, discretion, sense of responsibility and ability to work with deadlines; Ability to work within a team and exceptional interpersonal skills; Skillfully managing multiple priorities concomitantly; Strong focus on customer satisfaction.
Benefits:
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Supplementary Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid leave
- Matching RRSP contribution
- Pension Plan
- Work from home
Job Features
| Job Category | civil |