Legal Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
Look no further – this position is offered exclusively by Bedard Resources! Hybrid work, benefits from day one, and the opportunity to collaborate with an exceptional team! Join a firm recognized as one of the best in Canada, having received many prestigious distinctions. There's no such thing as boredom here: you'll be at the heart of major issues, helping to shape the future of Indigenous peoples, communities, and organizations – from Indigenous law to constitutional, public, and environmental law. We are looking for a bilingual individual with excellent writing skills. Apply now!
Tasks
- Manage schedules, appointments, and case tracking using Outlook and scheduling tools.
- Ensure complete administrative coordination: reminders, schedule management, preparation and updating of electronic and paper files.
- Draft, revise and layout various legal and administrative documents (correspondence, reports, procedures, memoranda).
- Support lawyers in the preparation of litigation, negotiation and compliance files, including managing supporting documents and coordinating with the courts.
- Organize meetings and travel: logistics, meals, documents, reservations and follow-up.
- Provide support with reception and office tasks: reception, mail management, phone calls, ordering supplies, and maintaining a clean and functional work environment.
- Perform expense reconciliations.
- Perform any other administrative tasks required to support the team.
- If you're ready for new challenges, we want to meet you!
Advantages
- Hybrid working mode with flexible telecommuting options.
- New modern offices planned by the end of 2025 (in the heart of downtown Montreal).
- Coffee, tea and juice offered daily.
- Social activities, social gatherings and team events organized throughout the year.
- Comprehensive benefits plan from day one.
- Recognized as one of the best law firms in the country, with several distinctions to its credit.
- Human, inclusive and collaborative work environment.
- Involvement in national files with real impact.
- Strong commitment to social justice.
- A culture of continuous learning, a mentorship program and great prospects for advancement.
- Growing company, present across Canada.
Job requirements
- Hold a degree in legal or administrative assistance, or any other equivalent experience.
- Advanced proficiency in French and English (spoken and written), as 50% of the clientele is made up of English-speaking people.
- At least 4 years of experience as a legal assistant or in a similar role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
- Adapt to a dynamic environment, manage changing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrate great rigor and attention to detail.
- Organize work effectively and collaborate as a team.
- Knowledge of legal software ("iManage", "Cosmolex"), an asset.
About Bedard Ressources
Bédard HR is a placement and recruitment agency that helps candidates showcase their applications and achieve their career goals. With over 25 years of experience, the company specializes in temporary, permanent, and international recruitment, while also offering human resources and outsourcing services tailored to the needs of businesses.
Legal Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
Look no further – this position is offered exclusively by Bedard Resources! Hybrid work, benefits from day one, and the opportunity to collaborate with an exceptional team! Join a firm recognized as one of the best in Canada, having received many prestigious distinctions. There's no such thing as boredom here: you'll be at the heart of major issues, helping to shape the future of Indigenous peoples, communities, and organizations – from Indigenous law to constitutional, public, and environmental law. We are looking for a bilingual individual with excellent writing skills. Apply now!
Tasks
- Manage schedules, appointments, and case tracking using Outlook and scheduling tools.
- Ensure complete administrative coordination: reminders, schedule management, preparation and updating of electronic and paper files.
- Draft, revise and layout various legal and administrative documents (correspondence, reports, procedures, memoranda).
- Support lawyers in the preparation of litigation, negotiation and compliance files, including managing supporting documents and coordinating with the courts.
- Organize meetings and travel: logistics, meals, documents, reservations and follow-up.
- Provide support with reception and office tasks: reception, mail management, phone calls, ordering supplies, and maintaining a clean and functional work environment.
- Perform expense reconciliations.
- Perform any other administrative tasks required to support the team.
- If you're ready for new challenges, we want to meet you!
Advantages
- Hybrid working mode with flexible telecommuting options.
- New modern offices planned by the end of 2025 (in the heart of downtown Montreal).
- Coffee, tea and juice offered daily.
- Social activities, social gatherings and team events organized throughout the year.
- Comprehensive benefits plan from day one.
- Recognized as one of the best law firms in the country, with several distinctions to its credit.
- Human, inclusive and collaborative work environment.
- Involvement in national files with real impact.
- Strong commitment to social justice.
- A culture of continuous learning, a mentorship program and great prospects for advancement.
- Growing company, present across Canada.
Job requirements
- Hold a degree in legal or administrative assistance, or any other equivalent experience.
- Advanced proficiency in French and English (spoken and written), as 50% of the clientele is made up of English-speaking people.
- At least 4 years of experience as a legal assistant or in a similar role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
- Adapt to a dynamic environment, manage changing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrate great rigor and attention to detail.
- Organize work effectively and collaborate as a team.
- Knowledge of legal software ("iManage", "Cosmolex"), an asset.
About Bedard Ressources
Bédard HR is a placement and recruitment agency that helps candidates showcase their applications and achieve their career goals. With over 25 years of experience, the company specializes in temporary, permanent, and international recruitment, while also offering human resources and outsourcing services tailored to the needs of businesses.