Bilingual Legal Assistant
JFK Health
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Montreal • 🇨🇦 Canada
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💰 CA$60,000 - CA$70,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Support three lawyers with their administrative needs
- Manage calendars and schedule appointments using Outlook and various planning tools
- Oversee and update electronic and physical task management systems
- Complete monthly reconciliations of expenses for assigned lawyers
- Provide support for litigation and regulatory matters
- Organize and manage complex electronic and paper filing systems
- Draft, edit, format, and organize various materials for electronic or print use
- Arrange meetings and manage documents and logistical support
- Manage client documentation, pleadings, corporate records, briefs, and reports
- Support reviewing and organizing documentary evidence for complex cases
- Schedule court appointments and coordinate with court offices
- Interpret court rules for multiple jurisdictions
- File and coordinate service of court documents
- Handle necessary document scanning and photocopying
- Schedule and coordinate frequent travel arrangements
- Reception duties including welcoming guests and answering phones
- Daily management of the physical office
- Perform additional administrative tasks as needed to support the team.
Requirements
- Bilingual (English/French), both spoken and written
- Graduate of an accredited Legal or Administrative Assistant program or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role, or equivalent experience
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to work independently
- Excellent technical skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
- 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 able to complete tasks with minimal supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
calendar managementtask managementmonthly reconciliationsdocument draftingdocument editingfiling systems managementcourt document filingdocument scanningtravel arrangementsbilingual communication
Soft skills
organizational skillsprioritization skillsteamworkinterpersonal skillsattention to detailself-motivatedproactivecommunication skillsability to work under pressureadaptability
Certifications
Legal Assistant programAdministrative Assistant program