About the role

Adjoint juridique bilingue soutenant les avocats en litige commercial et médical chez McCarthy Tétrault. Coordination des audiences, dossiers, documents et tâches administratives au bureau de Montréal.

Responsibilities

Assist commercial and medical litigation lawyers with scheduling, document formatting, and various administrative and procedural tasks.
Prepare, edit, format, print, scan, and proofread correspondence, memoranda, litigation documents, reports, forms, and other materials.
Coordinate and assign tasks to resource groups and ensure their timely completion.
Proofread documents and verify their clarity, formatting, spelling, and grammar.
Assist in preparing and coordinating hearings and trials; monitor appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements.
Prepare basic pleadings and visual materials for presentation in court.
Coordinate service of process and filings with process servers and the Court.
Schedule examinations, expert testimony, and other hearings; manage the collection of evidence.
Manage files, including opening, filing, maintaining, and retrieving paper and electronic records.
Update lawyers’ calendars, meetings, appointments, deadlines, and client-related activities.
Coordinate lawyers’ travel, itineraries, and expense reports.
Update client contact information in the database and coordinate client meetings.
Review, route, and process mail and faxes; receive, screen, and direct calls.
Assist with the preparation and closing of time entries and coordinate the opening of new client files and matters.
Collaborate with functional departments and support other legal assistants as needed.
Maintain professional knowledge through training and perform other duties as assigned.

Legal assistant diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
Bilingual proficiency in French and English, both spoken and written.
Thorough knowledge of legal terminology and court rules and procedures.
Strong attention to detail and advanced word-processing, spelling, proofreading, and editing skills.
Ability to complete tasks quickly and accurately.
Excellent time-management skills to meet tight deadlines; strong organizational skills and versatility; ability to work under pressure.
Ability to follow up on matters while adhering to timelines, with minimal supervision.
Highest level of discretion and respect for confidentiality.
High degree of flexibility to work overtime when necessary.
More than 60% of the work must be performed in English, requiring a high level of English writing, reading comprehension, and oral communication skills.

Exceptional benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the firm and reimbursements for wellness, technology, and ergonomic expenses.
Access to Dialogue for confidential mental health support, virtual healthcare services, and proactive wellness resources.
Competitive compensation.
Overtime pay.
Generous leave program, including one volunteer day and one birthday day off.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.
Commitment to community involvement and equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Collaborative and supportive culture.