Jobs in Montréal, QC

Job summary

Provide day-to-day support to lawyers by preparing legal documents, managing case files, and coordinating schedules. Conduct legal and factual research while managing correspondence with clients, courts, and external parties.

Job details

Company Description Levine Frishman S.E.N.C. is an independent law firm established in 1988, committed to delivering boutique, full-service legal support tailored to each client’s needs. The firm has built a reputation for personalized, high-quality service across diverse practice areas. Its work spans Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Law, Labour Law, Estate Law, Real Estate, and related services. Team members collaborate closely to offer practical solutions and responsive service. The firm values professionalism, client focus, and integrity in all aspects of its practice. Role Description The Legal Assistant Paralegal will provide day-to-day support to lawyers across multiple practice areas, ensuring efficient file management and client service. Responsibilities include preparing and formatting legal documents, organizing case files, coordinating schedules, and managing correspondence with clients, courts, and external parties. The role also involves conducting legal and factual research, reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness, and maintaining up-to-date records in firm systems. This is a full-time, in-office position based in Westmount, QC. The Legal Assistant Paralegal will collaborate with other team members to support hearings, transactions, and ongoing client matters. Qualifications Solid grounding in Law and familiarity with multiple practice areas (e.g., Litigation, Corporate/Commercial, Labour, Estate, Real Estate). Strong Legal Document Preparation skills, including drafting, formatting, and managing legal forms, pleadings, contracts, and correspondence. Effective Communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders. Proficient Research abilities, including legal, regulatory, and factual research using online databases and firm resources. Attention to detail in Document Review, with the ability to identify inconsistencies, errors, and missing information. Post-secondary education in paralegal studies, legal assistant training. Competence with office and legal software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Jurisconcept) and strong organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple deadlines, work collaboratively in a team, and maintain confidentiality and professional ethics. Experience in a law firm or legal environment and bilingual proficiency (English and French).

What you’ll do

Provide day-to-day support to lawyers by preparing legal documents, managing case files, and coordinating schedules. Conduct legal and factual research while managing correspondence with clients, courts, and external parties.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in paralegal studies or legal assistant training and experience in a law firm environment. Candidates must be bilingual in English and French and proficient in legal software like Jurisconcept.

Listed skills

• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Legal Document Preparation
• Legal Research
• Document Review
• Case File Management
• Bilingual Proficiency
• Microsoft Office
• Jurisconcept
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Professional Ethics

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative