Paralegal- Legal Assistant
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Salary: $60,000 – $100,000 · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Salary: $60,000 – $100,000
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of continuous law firm experience (up to 20 years considered), preferably in a small or boutique office
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Position: Paralegal / Legal Assistant – Boutique Law Firm
Job ID: 16815687
Location: Downtown Montreal, QC
Salary: $60,000 – $100,000
Employment Type: Full-time, on-site
Language Requirements: English (primary); functional French
About The Firm
Please send your CV confidentially to: mlomanno@talentsphere.ca
TSSHP LI-TS1
Job ID: 16815687
Location: Downtown Montreal, QC
Salary: $60,000 – $100,000
Employment Type: Full-time, on-site
Language Requirements: English (primary); functional French
About The Firm
- Small, dynamic law firm specializing in litigation and some corporate law
- Collaborative, supportive, and professional work environment
- Diverse client base covering business law, real estate, civil/commercial litigation, and estate matters
- Work closely with the lawyer/owner on high-profile files
- Opportunity to manage your own files and take ownership
- Exposure to varied legal practice areas
- Supportive boutique environment that values professionalism and collaboration
- Draft, review, and format legal documents (letters, pleadings, resolutions, corporate forms, real estate documents, etc.)
- Conduct legal research and compile case law or background materials
- Prepare court documents and assist with filing/service in accordance with Quebec and federal rules
- Manage physical and electronic client files with accuracy and confidentiality
- Maintain calendars, deadlines, and limitation dates for multiple files
- Support corporate matters: incorporations, resolutions, minute books, filings
- Assist in real estate transactions: draft documentation, review title searches, prepare closings, coordinate processes
- Communicate professionally with clients, notaries, opposing counsel, and court personnel
- Prepare invoices, track billable hours, and assist with billing and collections
- General office duties: scanning, filing, database management
- Diploma in Paralegal Studies or Legal Assistant certification from a recognized institution
- Minimum 3 years of continuous law firm experience (up to 20 years considered), preferably in a small or boutique office
- Strong command of English (written and spoken); functional French
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with legal software (Clio, JurisÉvolution, CosmoLex, etc.) is an asset
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Professional demeanor, ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Supportive, collegial boutique law firm environment
- Hands-on exposure to varied legal practice areas
- Downtown Montreal location, close to public transit
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity for career stability and long-term growth
Please send your CV confidentially to: mlomanno@talentsphere.ca
TSSHP LI-TS1
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Responsibilities
Draft and manage legal documents, conduct research, prepare court filings, and maintain confidential client files, calendars, and deadlines. Support corporate and real estate matters, communicate with clients and legal professionals, and assist with billing and general office administration.
Requirements
Requires a diploma in Paralegal Studies or a Legal Assistant certification from a recognized institution and at least three years of continuous law firm experience. Candidates should have strong written and spoken English, functional French, Microsoft Office proficiency, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Skills
- Legal Document Drafting
- Legal Research
- Court Filing and Service
- Client File Management
- Deadline and Calendar Management
- Corporate Filings
- Real Estate Transactions
- Client Communication
- Billing and Collections
- Microsoft Office
- Attention to Detail
- Organization
- English Communication
- Functional French
Benefits
- Benefits Package
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact email
mlomanno@talentsphere.ca
Categories
- Legal
- Administrative
Keywords
- Paralegal
- Legal Assistant
- Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Legal Document Drafting
- Legal Research
- Case Law
- Court Documents
- Court Filing
- Client File Management
- Quebec Rules
- Federal Rules
- Incorporations
- Corporate Resolutions
- Minute Books
- Real Estate Transactions
- Title Searches
- Closing Documents
- Microsoft Office
- Clio
- JurisÉvolution
- CosmoLex
- Billable Hours
- Billing and Collections
- English
- French