Posted 6 days ago
Legal Assistant – Litigation
@ Recrute Action
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
Recrute Action is hiring a litigation legal assistant for civil and commercial litigation files, supporting teams of one partner and two associates. The work covers file management, legal documents, deadlines and calendars. The posting states a salary of 70K-90K, a permanent full-time daytime position, and a hybrid schedule with 3 office days and 2 remote days.
Responsibilities:
- Soutien administratif et juridique aux avocats
- Gestion des dossiers, des avis et des délais
- Rédaction et révision de documents juridiques
- Coordination des preuves, des dépositions et des examens
- Suivi des contacts avec clients, avocats et parties adverses
Requirements summary:
- Formation juridique, DEC ou équivalent
- 5 ans d'expérience en tant qu'adjoint juridique en litige
- Connaissance solide des procédures civiles et commerciales
- Français écrit et parlé excellent, anglais professionnel
- Maîtrise de la suite Microsoft Office
- Rigueur, discrétion et sens de l'organisation
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | French, English |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | law |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness, Home office allowance |
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Full company description
Our mission: Recruit Action provides quality recruitment services through support and a personalized approach for both job seekers and businesses. Doing business with Recruit Action ensures: • Peace of mind • Professional, personalized, and courteous service • Follow-ups according to your needs (daily or weekly) • A partnership • Working with passionate head hunters who have a thorough knowledge of the job market • Service focused on quality Our success is linked to the success of both our corporate clients and job seekers, whom we consider as partners. • We offer a specialized service and we understand the needs of our customers. • We recognize that today's market is complex and requires personalized services. • We understand the importance for companies to hire a person who shares the organization's values. • We understand the importance for job seekers to find the job that’s right for them in the long term.
- LinkedIn followers
- 12,348
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 11
- Reported office locations
- 3 Place Ville-Marie, 4ième étage, Montréal, Québec H3B 2e3, CA
- Business categories
- Consulting
- Recruiting
- Staffing Agency
- Other recorded names
- Recruit Action inc.
- Recrute Action
- Specialties
- Recrutement
- Chasseur de tête
- mandats contractuels
- and mandats permanents
- 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.
Our mission: Recruit Action provides quality recruitment services through support and a personalized approach for both job seekers and businesses. Doing business with Recruit Action ensures: • Peace of mind • Professional, personalized, and courteous service • Follow-ups according to your needs (daily or weekly) • A partnership • Working with passionate head hunters who have a thorough knowledge of the job market •…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 2-10 employees |
| Headquarters | Montréal, Québec |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 2009 |
| Specialties | RecrutementChasseur de têtemandats contractuelsand mandats permanents |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 38 |
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Legal Assistant – Litigation
Join a dynamic legal environment where each day brings stimulating challenges and a variety of civil and commercial litigation files. Work within teams generally composed of one partner and two associates, in a setting where autonomy, professionalism, and teamwork are highly valued. With your strong organizational skills and attention to detail, you will play a key role in supporting legal teams and ensuring the smooth management of files in a motivating and structured environment.
What is in it for you:
• Salary between 70K-90K, depending on experience.
• Permanent full-time daytime position.
• Hybrid work model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.
• Occasional presence required on Mondays and Fridays.
• Work within collaborative teams composed of 1 partner and 2 associates.
• Comprehensive group insurance coverage from day 1.
• Employee Assistance Program and telemedicine services.
• Group RRSP with employer contributions of up to 5%.
• $600 annual wellness allowance.
• 8 personal days, paid out at year-end if unused.
Responsibilities:
• Provide administrative and legal support to the lawyers assigned to the role.
• Establish contacts and follow up with various stakeholders, including clients, lawyers, and opposing parties.
• Handle file opening, paper or electronic filing, follow-up, and organization of files, including court notices and lists of exhibits.
• Prepare standard litigation procedures and legal documents.
• Transcribe, draft, and revise legal documents.
• Draft emails and review draft proceedings.
• Coordinate evidence management, filing, and dictation.
• Manage lawyers’ calendars and ensure rigorous follow-up of deadlines, court matters, and important reminders.
• Coordinate the organization of examinations and depositions.
• Perform any other related administrative tasks as needed.
What you will need to succeed:
• Legal training with a specialization in law, including a DEC or any other relevant related education.
• 5 years of experience in a similar role as a Legal Assistant in litigation.
• Strong knowledge of civil and commercial litigation procedures.
• Excellent spoken and written French skills, with professional-level English required to communicate and follow up with clients, lawyers, and other parties involved in litigation matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills, autonomy, and sense of responsibility.
• Strong initiative and dynamic attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong client-service mindset.
• Strong team spirit.
• High level of rigor, discretion, and attention to detail.
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.
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