EY Law - Corporate Law - Legal Assistant - Montreal

Job summary

The Legal Assistant will support legal teams by managing documents, conducting legal research, and ensuring efficient workflow within the department. They are responsible for maintaining filing systems, managing client communications, and preparing materials for meetings and legal proceedings.

Job details

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The opportunity As a Legal Assistant with EY Law LLP, you will provide our clients with quality service. Our team provides commercial, corporate and partnership law advisory services, including corporate due-diligences, corporate re-organizations, mergers and acquisitions, financings, joint ventures, transfer pricing, drafting commercial contracts and drafting employment policies and procedures. Your key responsibilities The successful candidate will support legal teams by providing comprehensive administrative and document management assistance. This role is integral in ensuring efficient operations within the legal department, allowing for seamless workflow and enhanced service delivery. Responsibilities include: Assist legal teams with document preparation, including drafting, editing, and reviewing legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, and correspondence. Conduct legal research and gather information relevant to ongoing cases and transactions. Maintain organized filing systems for both electronic and hard copy documents, ensuring easy retrieval of information. Manage communications and interactions with clients, external parties, and other stakeholders, ensuring professionalism and confidentiality. Support the legal team's compliance efforts by ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and protocols. Prepare for meetings, hearings, and trials by organizing necessary documentation and materials. Track deadlines and manage schedules to ensure timely responses to legal matters and client requests. Collaborate with various EY departments as needed to provide a multidisciplinary approach to legal solutions. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency. Skills and attributes for success Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. 2- 3 years as a legal assistant or in a related legal support role. Strong understanding of legal terminology, concepts, and administrative procedures. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with legal management software is desirable. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities. What we look for We're looking for collaborative professionals who take pride in delivering exceptional work and supporting the success of their team. You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly. If you're proactive, client-focused, and motivated by continuous learning and professional growth, you'll find rewarding opportunities to build your career with EY Law. What we offer you We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer: Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any accommodations you may need. Inclusiveness at EY Inclusiveness is at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world. Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. At EY, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as one element of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience. While AI supports us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain integral in our candidate experience. We are committed to the responsible use of AI, and our practices are continuously reviewed and refined to ensure they align with ethical principles and regulatory requirements. To all recruitment agencies: EY does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior agreement or request from our hiring team will not be considered. EY is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

What you’ll do

The Legal Assistant will support legal teams by managing documents, conducting legal research, and ensuring efficient workflow within the department. They are responsible for maintaining filing systems, managing client communications, and preparing materials for meetings and legal proceedings.

Requirements

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in law or business administration and 2-3 years of experience in a legal support role. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational skills are required to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus program
• Medical coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental coverage
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Vacation policy
• Firm paid days
• Statutory holidays
• Paid personal days

Listed skills

• document preparation · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Document preparation
• Legal research
• Document management
• Filing systems
• Client communication
• Compliance
• Meeting preparation
• Deadline management
• Legal terminology
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Legal management software
• Drafting contracts
• Drafting pleadings
• Administrative procedures
• Organizational skills
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Legal Support
• Document Management
• Continuous Development
• Operational Efficiency
• Building Trust
• Transfer Pricing
• Professionalism
• Tax Strategy
• Workflow Management
• Organizational Skills
• Legal Pleadings
• Advocacy
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Legal Hearings
• Information Gathering
• Mergers And Acquisitions
• Editing
• Reconciliation
• Business Administration
• Capital Markets
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Consulting
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Document Preparations
• Equities
• Leadership
• Joint Ventures
• Legal Research
• Project Management Software
• Microsoft Office

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative
• Consulting
• Corporate Law Clerk
• Paralegal / Legal Assistant
• Legal and Related Associate Professionals
• Paralegals and Legal Assistants

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