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Job Title:	Legal Assistant ^NEW ( ID: C5753 )
Career Category:	Administrative
Posted Date:	2020-08-17
Location:	Montreal, Quebec
Description:
Overview Our client, a well-established and forward-thinking company, is looking to add a Legal Assistant with at least 5-7 years of strong, relevant experience, to support their legal team. The successful candidate should be proactive, organized and able to work both independently and within a group setting. Responsibilities: • Open files and maintain the filing system in accordance with the professional regulation of lawyers and notaries; • Oversee the calendars of the department’s team; • Write letters and emails on behalf of the department; • Fulfill administrative tasks, including but not limited to filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning, etc.; • Arrange conference calls/rooms, hotels, flights, and prepare expense reports; • Set up purchase orders and process expenses; and • Receive, sort and distribute the post. Requirements: The ideal candidate will: • Have a minimum of 5-7 years of pertinent experience in a comparable role; • Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail; • Have superior time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision; • Have strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to build trust and work in a collaborative manner within a team setting; • Be bilingual with strong French skills (oral and written) and English skills (oral); and • Have advanced proficiency in Word, Power Point, Excel and Outlook; and • A legal background will be considered an asset. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional and efficient Legal Assistant to join a dynamic and innovative company.

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