Overview
Senior Legal Assistant Litigation Jobs in Montréal, Quebec, Canada at Hays
PROFILE
Performs full legal administrative work of aresponsible and confidential nature for one or more professionals for ourclient’s litigation department. This position receives some direction orguidance; most tasks and objectives are aplished independently.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Organize and expedite the flow of work through the Professional’s office, initiating follow-up action.
Prepare:
Legal documents with little or no direction according to general precedents or instructions from Professional.
Letters, memos, etc. of a confidential nature, which may be drafted independently for review by supervisor or may be prepared from dictation or hard copy.
Liaise between the Professional’s various internal and external individuals, groups, and clients at all levels.
Forward or respond to routine correspondence not requiring the Professional’s attention.
Manage the bring-forward or diary system/database to ensure important dates/deadlines are met.
Prepare special reports, which may include gathering, analyzing and summarizing data.
Exercise initiative and judgment to relieve Professional of administrative detail.
Create, monitor and maintain client files for better file management and client service.
Coordinate administrative tasks e.g.: accounting; opening and closing files; docketing; billing; etc…
Any other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Legal Assistant Certificate/Diploma.
Five (5) years or more as a Legal Administrative Assistant.
Fluent bilingualism (French/English).
Ability tomunicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner.
Ability to use discretion when dealing with confidential information.
Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
Produce a high quality and quantity of work product, occasionally under tight timelines.
Able to prioritize and to redefine priorities when necessary.
Handle stress in a business-like manner.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
#1116490 – Carlo Philippi
Title: Senior Legal Assistant Litigation
Company: Hays
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category: Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary), Law/Legal (Legal Secretary)
