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Legal Assistant – Litigation

Montréal, QC
Hybrid
Posted Sep 8, 2026
1 position

$65,000–$75,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 3+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Office presence: 2 days per week

Job summary

The role involves drafting legal documents, managing correspondence, and providing administrative support during trials and examinations. Additionally, the assistant will coordinate client appointments and maintain both physical and electronic filing systems.

Job details

Legal Assistant – Litigation Grow within a multidisciplinary law firm recognized for its litigation expertise and stimulating professional environment. Based in Montréal, this key legal support role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team in an international context, work on diverse files, benefit from a hybrid work model, and access strong professional development opportunities. What is in it for you: • Annual salary of 65K-75K, based on experience. • Permanent full-time position, 35 hours per week. • Day schedule, Monday to Friday. • Full-time office presence required during the first 3 months to support onboarding and training. • Hybrid work model thereafter: 2 days in the office and 3 days working remotely per week. • 3 weeks of vacation upon hire, with flexibility depending on experience. • Group insurance plan (health, dental, and long-term disability) offered after 3 months. • Employee assistance program. • Subsidized fitness program. • Health and wellness activities. • Employee referral financial incentives. • Early leave on Fridays before long weekends. • Regular staff appreciation events. • Casual dress code. • Collaborative and friendly work environment focused on support and social interaction. Responsibilities: • Prepare and draft various legal documents and professional correspondence. • Draft template letters, memoranda, and different legal procedures. • Provide support during trials, examinations, and other stages of the judicial process, and prepare the required documentation. • Interact with clients by phone and in person in a professional manner. • Schedule and coordinate client appointments. • Maintain and organize physical and electronic filing systems, including reminder systems. • Sort incoming mail and prepare outgoing correspondence. • Perform various administrative and related tasks as required by the team. What you will need to succeed: • Diploma in Legal Secretarial Studies. • 3 years of experience as a legal assistant within a law firm. • Litigation experience required. • Fluency in French and English to communicate effectively with a bilingual clientele and handle documentation in both languages. • Strong administrative and organizational skills. • Ability to draft correspondence and standard documents with minimal supervision. • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team. • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Why Recruit Action? Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach. As part of the screening process, some applications may be reviewed using artificial intelligence tools. Only candidates who meet the hiring criteria will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a diploma in Legal Secretarial Studies and possess at least 3 years of experience in a law firm with a focus on litigation. Proficiency in both English and French is required to effectively support a bilingual clientele.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Employee assistance program • Subsidized fitness program • Health and wellness activities • Employee referral incentives • Casual dress code • Professional development opportunities