Legal Assistant, Litigation

Clyde & Co

Adjoint juridique en litige chez Clyde & Co, cabinet d’avocats international. Préparation de procédures, gestion de dossiers et soutien à une équipe de trois avocats ou plus.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeMontréal • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing legal documents and managing litigation files while ensuring compliance with client and court guidelines. Proficient in bilingual communication and adept at supporting a team of lawyers in a fast-paced legal environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bilingual In French And EnglishLegal Document PreparationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyLitigation Support ExperienceAttention To Detail

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Hard Skills

Legal Terminology KnowledgeLitigation FilingDocument FormattingFile ManagementDeadline Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsClient-FocusedProactive AttitudeTeam-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Diploma In Secretarial StudiesCollege Diploma In AdministrationCollege Diploma In Legal Studies

Industry Keywords

LitigationInsurance LawProcedural RulesClient CorrespondenceLegal Assistant

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with a team of three or more litigation lawyers
Prepare legal documents, including letters and court pleadings
Draft routine litigation filings and procedural documents
Rigorously manage deadlines, schedule and follow up with lawyers
Prepare and review documents and correspondence in accordance with client and court guidelines and grammatical standards
Ensure document layout and formatting
Open, file, track and organize client and litigation files
Handle phone calls, emails and other correspondence
Organize and coordinate meetings among lawyers, clients and other stakeholders
Prepare files for meetings and hearings
Perform other tasks as required to support emerging business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Diploma in secretarial studies (DEP) or a college diploma (DEC) in administration or legal studies, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3 to 5 years of relevant experience as a litigation legal assistant
Knowledge of legal terminology and procedural rules
Bilingual in French and English, written and spoken (required)
Experience supporting a team of three or more lawyers
Ability to manage a high volume of files simultaneously
Excellent command of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (intermediate to advanced level)
Strong attention to detail, rigor and excellent organizational skills
Familiarity with insurance law is an asset
Comfortable working in a computer-based environment and able to learn new tools quickly
Ability to work remotely in an organized and productive manner
Client-focused, team-oriented, tactful and discreet
Professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills
Quick learner, proactive and takes initiative

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid work arrangement – remote or in-office
Paid time off and vacation
One annual wellness day
Medical, dental and vision coverage for you and eligible family members
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Referral bonuses
International mentorship and training programs
Career development support
Social events, volunteer and community service initiatives
Six months of fully paid parental leave