jfklaw
Bilingual Legal Assistant - Adjoint·e juridique bilingue
Montreal, Quebec · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
CommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityMicrosoft Office
About the role
- This is a Full Time Position approximately 37.5 hours per week.
- This position can be a hybrid work from office/remote work arrangement with a minimum of 2 days per week in office at Montreal location.
- We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our energetic and passionate team.
Responsibilities
- Manage calendars and schedule appointments using Outlook and various planning tools.
- Oversee and update both electronic and physical "Bring Forward" systems for task and document management.
- Provide support for litigation, negotiations, and regulatory matters, including preparing specialized documents for court and other agencies.
- Organize and manage complex electronic and paper filing systems, handling file openings, updates, and closures.
- Draft, edit, format, and organize various materials, including correspondence, memos, reports, court documents, and labels, for electronic or print use.
- Arrange meetings, including preparation of documents, catering, and logistical support.
- Manage client documentation, pleadings, corporate records, briefs, and reports, ensuring they are well-organized and accessible.
- Support with reviewing, assembling, and organizing documentary evidence for complex cases.
- File and coordinate the service of court documents.
- Handle scanning and photocopying of necessary documents.
Nice to have
- Be bilingual (English/French) both oral and written.
- Be a graduate of an accredited Legal or Administrative Assistant program or possess equivalent experience.
- Have 4+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrate strong time-management, communications, organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
Skills
- Exceptional technical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and teamwork abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of legal software, such as iManage and Cosmolex.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of completing tasks with minimal supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Applicants are encouraged to disclose if they are a citizen of an Indigenous Nation.
- Qui sommes-nous?
- JFK s'engage à faire progresser la justice et l'autodétermination des peuples autochtones.
- Nous sommes guidés par des valeurs qui consistent à honorer les voix autochtones, à faire preuve d'audace, de créativité et de stratégie.
Company info
- JFK Law LLP is a mid-sized, national law firm focused on delivering high quality legal services to Indigenous people, communities, and organizations.
- We are a national leader in Aboriginal law with offices in Victoria, Vancouver, Toronto, & Kahnawake, and opening soon in Montreal and Calgary.
- We foster an environment of excellence in serving our clients, continuous learning, cultural competency, and mutual respect.
- JFK Law is committed to advancing justice and self-determination for Indigenous people.
- Trusted by Indigenous individuals and communities for our results, determination, and experience, we foster an inclusive workplace where collaboration drives meaningful outcomes.
- We bring dedication and rigor to everything we do, and we hold ourselves to high standards of care and precision.
- We are guided by values of honouring Indigenous voices, being bold, creative, and strategic.
- We listen with humility, we strive to innovate, we challenge norms, and we create a modern, inclusive environment where all team members can thrive in an environment where we are equally accountable to our clients and our colleagues in making a lasting impact.
- As a firm dedicated to serving Indigenous people, we strongly encourage Indigenous applicants to apply.
- We are deeply committed to building and sustaining a workplace that supports our Indigenous team members in their professional growth and honours their personal and cultural identities.
- Role Overview
- The Legal Assistant reports directly to the Manager of Support Services.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants are encouraged to disclose if they are a citizen of an Indigenous Nation
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