Assistant Litigation

Assistant Litigation

A permanent full-time position is available to support a litigation practice, primarily insurance litigation. The role will be exercised at 35 hours per week, daytime, Monday to Friday. The work model is hybrid, with required presence in the office two days a week and remote work on other days, except for scheduled in-person training or meetings.

What's in it for you:

• Annual salary of $75,000 to $85,000, depending on experience.
• 4 to 5 weeks of vacation, depending on experience.
• Permanent full-time position, 35 hours per week.
• Work schedule: Quarter day, Monday to Friday.
• Required presence in the office two days a week.
• Remote work offered three days a week.
• Occasional required presence for meetings and training.
• Health and dental coverage.
• Long-term disability benefits.
• Employee assistance program.
• Subsidized fitness program.
• Health and wellness activities.
• Financial incentive for employee referrals.
• Early departure on Fridays preceding long weekends.
• Regular staff appreciation events.
• Casual dress code.
• Collaborative and convivial work environment, focused on teamwork and social interactions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and legal support to lawyers in litigation, primarily insurance litigation.
• Write, correct, and format various legal documents and correspondence in both official languages.
• Manage deadlines, organize files, and ensure the follow-up of procedures and deadlines.
• Coordinate meetings, travel, and communications with clients and opposing parties.
• Prepare files for judicial proceedings and ensure their update.
• Provide rigorous, structured, and autonomous support, while working effectively with the team.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Diploma in legal secretariat or equivalent training.
• 7 to 10 years of experience as a litigation assistant, ideally in insurance litigation.
• Contentious experience desired.
• Excellent mastery of French and English, both spoken and written, to interact effectively with a diverse clientele and write documents in both languages.
• Excellent mastery of computer tools related to legal work.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Keen sense of organization, rigor, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, establish priorities, and respect deadlines.
• Availability to start quickly.

Why Recrute Action?

Recrute Action (agency permit: AP-2000003) provides quality recruitment services by offering support and a personalized approach equally for job seekers and companies. Only qualified candidates who meet the hiring criteria will be contacted.

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