Legal Assistant, Floater

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Act as a floater within the litigation legal assistant team during periods of absence, holidays, and busy times.

• Manage urgent overflow tasks, prioritize high-importance assignments, and address requests that need immediate attention.

• Collaborate with legal assistants and attorneys to distribute workloads effectively.

• Prepare, draft, review, and format legal pleadings and documents related to litigation.

• Oversee deadlines, log due dates in calendars, and ensure calendars are current.

• Examine documents and correspondence for adherence to client specifications, legal standards, and grammatical accuracy.

• Open, file, monitor, and manage various files and documents.

• Handle communications, including phone calls, emails, and other forms of correspondence.

• Organize and facilitate meetings among attorneys, clients, and other parties involved.

• Prepare materials for meetings and hearings.

• Carry out additional relevant tasks as business needs dictate.

⛳️ Requirements

• Diploma of vocational studies (DEP) in secretarial studies or a college diploma (DEC) in administration or legal studies, or a comparable combination of education and experience.

• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of pertinent experience as a litigation legal assistant.

• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedural guidelines.

• Proficiency in both written and spoken French and English is mandatory.

• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, at an intermediate or higher level.

• Capability to manage a substantial volume of files concurrently.

• Strong attention to detail, thoroughness, and excellent organizational abilities.

• Proficient in working within a computerized environment and adapting to new software tools.

• Ability to work remotely in an organized, self-motivated, and efficient manner.

• Client-centered, collaborative, team-oriented, tactful, and discreet.

• Professional demeanor and outstanding interpersonal skills.

• Quick learner with a proactive approach and the ability to take initiative.

• Knowledge of insurance law is beneficial.

• Understanding of principles and procedures related to common law is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off, vacation, and an annual wellness day.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and eligible family members.

• Comprehensive short-term disability coverage along with enhanced long-term disability benefits.

• Referral bonuses available.

• Access to mentorship, international training programs, and support for career development.

• Opportunities for social events, volunteer initiatives, and professional growth.

• Six months of fully paid parental leave.

• Highly flexible scheduling options, including evening and/or weekend shifts.

• Option for fully remote work.

• Eligibility for overtime pay.