Skills

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Filing
Project management
Typing

Benefits

Work from home

Language

Bilingual
French
English

ENGLISH
Durand Lawyers is seeking a part-time Legal Assistant (3 days/week), or full-time, for its Montreal office that will assist its lawyers(s) and trademark agent in processing of work in an efficient, accurate and prompt manner.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares, reviews and amends various legal documents related to litigation and trademark law.
Provide legal administrative support for hearings (e.g., preparing draft proceedings, notification to parties, and filing of legal documents before the Court).
Provide administrative support to lawyers (copies, scanning, bind documents, etc.).
Opens new matters.
Prepares expense reports.
Prepares invoices and other case administration documents.
Duplication, printing, mailing, and merging of documents.
Prepares and maintains files both in electronic and paper filing systems.
Liaises with third party vendors when necessary to coordinate services.
Schedules and coordinates meetings and conferences, including greeting client and distribution of material.
Monitor delays.
Maintains lawyers’ calendars, as necessary.
Accurately inputs lawyers’ time into the accounting system (Clio), as needed.
Responsibilities associated with the job may change from time to time in accordance with business needs; incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Must be bilingual in French and English.
Knowledge of the Quebec Legal system, including procedural acts, protocols and judicial system.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications with advanced level in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Outstanding written and verbal professional communications; ability to professionally interact with clients, lawyers, and staff is required.
1 -3 years of legal or related experience is preferred.
Ability to work overtime is required.
Diploma and/or equivalent experience required.
Strong document processing skills and typing skills.
Strong project management and technical skills.
Attention to the minutae, rigour and details.

We are committed to and embraces a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage members of all equity seeking groups to apply.

FRENCH
Durand Avocats est à la recherche d’un(e) assistant(e) juridique à temps partiel (3 jours / semaine), ou temps plein, pour son bureau de Montréal qui assistera avec efficacité, précision et rapidité son groupe de litige, incluant son équipe de support administratif.
TÂCHES ET RESPONSABILITÉS DU POSTE:

Rédaction, révision et amendement de divers documents juridiques en lien avec le litige et marques de commerce.
Fournir un soutien administratif juridique lors des procès (préparer les projets de procédures judiciaires, signifier les parties adverses, déposer les documents juridiques auprès de tribunaux, etc.).
Fournir un soutien administratif aux avocats (copies, numérisation, reliure, etc.).
Ouverture de nouveaux dossiers.
Préparation de rapports de dépense.
Préparation de factures et autres documents administratifs.
Copie, impression, envoi et assemblage de documents.
Préparation et tenue de dossiers clients sur supports papier et électronique.
Coordonner le travail des fournisseurs.
Planifier et coordonner les réunions et les conférences, y compris l’accueil des clients et la distribution du matériel.
Tenir à jour les calendriers des avocats, au besoin.
Surveiller les délais et gérer les calendriers des avocats;
Effectuer les entrées de temps (Clio), au besoin
Les responsabilités associées à l’emploi peuvent changer de temps à autre en fonction des besoins de l’entreprise; le titulaire peut être tenu d’exécuter d’autres tâches qui lui sont assignées.

QUALIFICATIONS ET EXIGENCES:

Doit être bilingue (français et anglais).
Connaissance du système juridique québécois, y compris des procédures juridiques, des protocoles et du système judiciaire;
Maîtrise des logiciels Microsoft, incluant un niveau avancé dans Microsoft Word et Outlook.
Communications professionnelles écrites et verbales exceptionnelles; la capacité d’interagir professionnellement avec les clients, les avocats et le personnel est requise.
De 1 à 3 ans d’expérience juridique ou connexe est préférable.
La capacité de faire des heures supplémentaires est requise.
Diplôme ou expérience équivalente requise.
Solides compétences en traitement de documents et en dactylographie.
Solides compétences en gestion de projet.
Minutie, rigueur et souci du détail.

Durand Avocats s’engage et adhère à une culture de diversité et d’inclusion. Nous encourageons les membres de tous les groupes en quête d’équité à postuler.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week

Salary: From $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Work from home

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Not required.

Experience:

Legal Assistant: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Remote

Expected start date: 2022-12-20

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