Job Description

Legal Document Assistant

A leader in business law in Canada, our client is a top-tier firm advising Canadian executives as well as U.S. and international clients with interests in Canada. As part of its operations, the firm is seeking a meticulous and organized individual to provide essential support in the production and management of legal and administrative documents.

What is in it for you:

• Competitive salary: Between $60.000 and $70.000 per year.

• Permanent, full-time position: 35 hours per week.

• Flexible schedule: Monday to Friday, with working hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

• Hybrid work model: 3 days in-office and 2 days remote. Wednesdays are mandatory in-office, with flexibility to choose the other two days.

• Group insurance: Comprehensive coverage including dental, vision, and mental health support up to $3.000, with fully employer-funded family coverage.

• Wellness program: Up to $750 reimbursement for remote work equipment (headphones, Apple Watch, etc.).

• Training: $700 annual reimbursement for professional development, plus 4 days of in-person training per week.

• RRSP: 2% employer contribution after one year of service.

• Vacation: 4 weeks starting from the date of hire, prorated to the number of months worked.

Responsibilities:

• Proofread and verify documents (formatting, spelling, and grammar in both official languages).

• Produce, format, modify, redact, convert, compile, and print various documents (legal procedures, reports, PowerPoint presentations, organizational charts, Excel spreadsheets, graphs, PDFs, etc.).

• Create complex and high-volume legal or other documents through transcription or digitization.

• Print and assemble documents for court filing.

• Conduct information research (court rolls, SEDAR, CANLII, business registries).

• Provide formatting solutions and guidance on document presentation in accordance with the firm’s quality standards.

• Maintain communication with stakeholders regarding document production and their requirements.

• Ensure high-quality, timely work, including any other related tasks.

What you will need to succeed:

• Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written, to support a national and international clientele.

• 3+ years of experience in a similar legal role.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint).

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proofreading expertise.

• Ability to learn quickly and a desire to stay up to date professionally.

• Highly autonomous, flexible, versatile, and able to work under pressure.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Team spirit and strong interpersonal skills.

Why Recruit Action?

Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2000003) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach to job seekers and businesses. Only candidates who match hiring criteria will be contacted.

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