Legal assistant in Municipal law

What you will do : * Draft, correct and prepare procedures and correspondence, including letters, contracts, memos and notes relating to files; * Participate in the various stages of litigation, including service of proceedings or other documents, preparation of exhibits and proceedings books, authority books, management and updating of the lawyer's and court's agenda; * Search the various public registers (REQ); * Maintain electronic and physical files in a rigorous manner; * File, digitize and archive documents; * Work in close collaboration with other assistants; * Perform administrative tasks (opening and updating files, expense reports, time entries, organizing meetings and travel, invoicing, photocopying, etc.); * Perform all other related tasks associated with the position. What we're looking for : * Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in secretarial or Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) or in paralegal technology (any other combination of relevant training/experience will be considered); * Experience in legal secretarial work (an asset); * Thorough knowledge of the Windows environment; * Proficiency in Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); * Excellent command of spoken and written French; * Skilled in planning and managing various files; * Ability to manage tight deadlines; * Good communication and customer service skills; Organized and autonomous; * Sense of responsibility, speed of execution and initiative; * Versatility, flexibility, team spirit and ability to work under pressure; * Availability to work overtime when necessary. What we offer : * Dynamic, supportive atmosphere - respectful and fun to work with; * Office size on a human scale and concern for employee well-being; * Flexible and collaborative environment; * Competitive compensation; * Group insurance and pension plan; * 35-hour work week. Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) At Morency, we firmly believe that diversity enriches our work environment and strengthens our ability to innovate and collaborate. We are committed to creating an inclusive space where every individual, regardless of background, identity or experience, feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities and beliefs. Our aim is to build a team that reflects the diversity of our communities and is able to provide varied perspectives to meet tomorrow's challenges. Background and/or Reference Checks Please note that we conduct background and/or reference checks as part of our recruitment process. This is essential to ensure that we maintain the highest standards of integrity and safety for our customers and our team.

The legal assistant will draft legal documents, manage correspondence, and support lawyers throughout the litigation process. Additionally, they will perform administrative tasks such as file management, invoicing, and scheduling.

Candidates should hold a diploma in secretarial or paralegal studies and possess proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite. Strong organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure, and excellent communication skills are required.

• Dynamic and supportive atmosphere • Competitive compensation • Group insurance • Pension plan

• Time managementPreferred
• Customer servicePreferred
• OrganizationPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred

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• Legal drafting
• Litigation support
• Document management
• Administrative support
• Microsoft Office
• Time management
• Communication
• Customer service
• Organization
• Autonomy
• Attention to detail
• Multitasking
• Expense Reports
• Organizing Meetings
• Administrative Functions
• Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Management
• Lawsuits
• Customer Service
• Digitization
• French Language
• Invoicing
• Memos
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• DCS File Format

• Legal
• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector
• Legal Assistant
• Municipal / License / Court Clerk
• Government Licensing Officials
• Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

35 hours per week