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Legal Assistant, Class Action

@ Groupe Montpetit Ressources Humaines Inc

Montréal, Quebec

Full-time
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Overview

Groupe Montpetit Ressources Humaines Inc is hiring a full-time Legal Assistant for its class action litigation department in downtown Montreal. The role supports the department's lawyers with litigation procedures, deadlines and document preparation. The posting states competitive compensation and benefits, but no salary figures.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare the usual litigation procedures
  • Manage litigation deadlines and calendar entries
  • Manage lawyers' agendas
  • Assist with organizing examinations
  • Proofread and update documents and correspondence

Requirements summary:

  • DVS in Secretarial Studies with legal specialization, or DCS/ACS in Paralegal technology, or equivalent combination
  • Experience as a litigation legal assistant
  • Good knowledge of Word
  • Organisational skills and priority management
  • Attention to detail and professionalism

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Employer posting date
2026-10-21
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2026-10-10
Source record updated
2026-10-28

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentLegal & compliance
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesFrench, English
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studySecretarial Studies, Paralegal technology

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Montpetit is a recruitment firm specializing in the legal and administrative fields. Our mission is to help our partners achieve professional success by offering an impeccable recruitment experience to both our clients and our job seekers/candidates. A team of seasoned professionals will understand and meet your recruitment needs for administrative support, legal support, lawyers and notaries, as well as executive and professional positions at all levels. Montpetit is THE reference in recruitment, and we are a partner in YOUR professional success.

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9,677
People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 1100 Boulevard René-Lévesque O, Montreal, Quebec, CA
  • 2828 Boulevard Laurier, Bureau 700, Québec, Québec G1V 0B9, CA
  • 151 rue Yonge, 11e étage, Toronto, Ontario M5C 2W6, CA
Business categories
  • Training
  • Consulting
  • Recruiting
Other recorded names
  • Groupe Montpetit Ressources Humaines Inc
  • Groupe Montpetit
Specialties
  • Gestion des ressources humaines
  • Mise en relation d'affaires
  • Coaching et transition de carrière
  • Conférences et formations
  • Juridique
  • Comptabilité et Finance
  • Ressources Humaines
  • Communications et Marketing
  • Soutien administratif
  • recrutement
  • cadres
  • professionnels
  • avocats
  • and notaires
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
Yes
Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

Montpetit is a recruitment firm specializing in the legal and administrative fields. Our mission is to help our partners achieve professional success by offering an impeccable recruitment experience to both our clients and our job seekers/candidates. A team of seasoned professionals will understand and meet your recruitment needs for administrative support, legal support, lawyers and notaries, as well as executive…

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersMontreal, Quebec
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1983
SpecialtiesGestion des ressources humainesMise en relation d'affairesCoaching et transition de carrièreConférences et formationsJuridiqueComptabilité et FinanceRessources HumainesCommunications et MarketingSoutien administratifrecrutement
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Job description

Legal Assistant, Class Action

National Law Firm

You have experience in litigation and are interested in class action suits?

This is a great opportunity for you to join a reputable law firm!

Our client a national firm, is looking for a versatile assistant who thrives on various tasks. A stimulating work environment, within a tight-knit team awaits you!

Located in downtown Montreal, this employer, who stands out for their professionalism, offers a pleasant and dynamic work environment as well as competitive compensation and benefits.

YOUR ROLE:

As a Legal Assistant in litigation, you will be called upon to cooperate daily with the class action department's lawyers.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Prepare the usual procedures in litigation;

  • Manage litigation deadlines, calculate and add them to the calendar;

  • Manage lawyers' agendas and keep track of deadlines;

  • Provide assistance in the organization of examinations;

  • Proofread and update documents and correspondence to verify compliance with legal procedures and grammatical use.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • DVS in Secretarial Studies, legal specialization or DCS/ACS in Paralegal technology or any other combination of relevant training/experience;

  • Experience in a litigation Legal Assistant role;

  • Good knowledge of Word;

  • Organisational skills and good management of priorities;

  • Autonomy, rigour and meticulousness;

  • Great attention to detail, professionalism and dynamism;

  • Team spirit, customer service orientation and good interpersonal skills.

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INTERESTED IN THIS CHALLENGE?We look forward to meeting you!

Please send us your application in complete confidentiality at:[email protected],specifying the reference number: 26-0123P.

We thank all candidates for their interest in this position. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We recognize the value of diversity and subscribe to the principles of equality in employment.

Professional coaching services are available at extra cost.

CNESST - License number : AP-2000442

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