Legal Assistant – Family Law
Montreal
You feel drawn to family law, having in mind the best interest of children and
families? Here is a great opportunity to pursue your professional career in a
large law firm ready to welcome a Legal Assistant with a passion for a
people-oriented type of law!
Join this specialized family law team within a large law firm. You will have the
opportunity to work in files dealing with childcare, divorce, separation between
common-law partners, child and spousal support and international child
abduction. Your skills will be an asset!
This reputable law firm stands out in the Montreal legal community by its
competitive compensation, teleworking, and full range of benefits. Several
administrative resources within the firm are at your disposal in order to enable
you to focus on legal tasks!
YOUR ROLE :
As a family Law Legal assistant, your responsibilities will include:
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Preparing family law files: divorce applications, custody applications,
homologation of mandate in anticipation of incapacity, support determination
forms, affidavits;
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Open and follow up on client files (vouchers, correspondences);
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Manage the lawyer’s agenda and schedule various meetings (hearings, court
sessions);
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Write, modify and revise legal documents and correspondence;
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Communicate, by email or telephone, with various stakeholders (clients,
lawyers, witnesses, bailiffs);
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Manage opening, paper and electronic filling, billing, follow-up and
organization of file.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
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Experience as a Legal Assistant;
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Litigation experience; knowledge of family law will be considerate an asset;
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Excellent command of French (read, spoken, written);
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English required;
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Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite;
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Strong organizational skills and priority management;
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Meticulousness and attention to detail.
INTERESTED IN THIS CHALLENGE? We look forward to meeting you!
Please send your résumé as soon as possible to rh@groupemontpetit.com
[rh@groupemontpetit.com], quoting job number 25-0277P.
We thank all candidates for their interest in this position. However, only
candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We recognize the value of diversity and subscribe to the principles of equality
in employment.
Professional coaching services are available at extra cost.
CNESST - License number : AP-2000442
