Senior Legal Assistant – Business Law
Recrute Action
Montréal
Job Description
Senior Legal Assistant – Business LawThis well-established downtown Montréal law firm is seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to support its Business Law practice. You will join a structured environment with clear processes, a stable team, and a balanced workload (supporting 1 to 3 partners), all within a respectful, hybrid, and long-term work setting.
What is in it for you:
• Competitive salary of $80K–$85K.
• Permanent full-time position (35 hours per week).
• Realistic workload: support 1 to 3 partners, depending on internal needs.
• Hybrid work model: 3 days in the office (downtown Montreal).
• Flexible schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
• 4 weeks of vacation.
• 4 in-person training days per year.
• Wellness credit of $750 per calendar year, available after a 3-month probation period.
• Comprehensive group insurance (dental, vision, and mental health coverage up to $3,000), fully paid for the employee and their family.
• 2% employer RRSP contribution after one year of service.
• Respectful, people-focused, and stimulating work environment with a structured mentorship program.
Responsibilities:
• Draft, revise, format, and transcribe a variety of legal documents (correspondence, agreements, opinions, articles, etc.).
• Compare documents using specialized tools (e.g., Workshare).
• Manage calls, emails, printing, and follow up with clients and colleagues.
• Organize meetings, travel, meals, and conferences (logistics, registrations, reimbursements).
• Open, file, archive, and maintain physical and electronic files (binders, NBI, OnePlace).
• Work closely with lawyers and internal departments to ensure smooth daily operations.
What you will need to succeed:
• Diploma in Legal Techniques, Office Administration, or equivalent.
• 7 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally in Business Law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Workshare, OnePlace, and NBI (an asset).
• Strong sense of organization, discretion, accuracy, and autonomy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Bilingual in French and English, required for drafting documents and communicating with clients and colleagues.
Why Recruit Action?
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