Legal assistant in Municipal law
Job posting number: 2024-MUN-06

MORENCY is a team of lawyers and notaries entirely dedicated to the interests of its clients. Renowned for the quality of its work, its dynamism, its accessibility and its speed, our firm offers expertise in all the main areas of law. Multidisciplinary, collaboration, competence and dedication: these are the pillars on which MORENCY has built an enviable reputation in all areas of the law for over 50 years.

What you will do :

• Draft, correct and prepare procedures and correspondence, including letters, contracts, memos and notes relating to files;
• Participate in the various stages of litigation, including service of proceedings or other documents, preparation of exhibits and proceedings books, authority books, management and updating of the lawyer's and court's agenda;
• Search the various public registers (REQ);
• Maintain electronic and physical files in a rigorous manner;
• File, digitize and archive documents;
• Work in close collaboration with other assistants;
• Perform administrative tasks (opening and updating files, expense reports, time entries, organizing meetings and travel, invoicing, photocopying, etc.);
• Perform all other related tasks associated with the position.

What we're looking for :

• Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in secretarial or Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) or in paralegal technology (any other combination of relevant training/experience will be considered);
• Experience in legal secretarial work (an asset);
• Thorough knowledge of the Windows environment;
• Proficiency in Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Excellent command of spoken and written French;
• Skilled in planning and managing various files;
• Ability to manage tight deadlines;
• Good communication and customer service skills; Organized and autonomous;
• Sense of responsibility, speed of execution and initiative;
• Versatility, flexibility, team spirit and ability to work under pressure;
• Availability to work overtime when necessary.

What we offer :

• Dynamic, supportive atmosphere - respectful and fun to work with;
• Office size on a human scale and concern for employee well-being;
• Flexible and collaborative environment;
• Competitive compensation;
• Group insurance and pension plan;
• 35-hour work week.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

At Morency, we firmly believe that diversity enriches our work environment and strengthens our ability to innovate and collaborate. We are committed to creating an inclusive space where every individual, regardless of background, identity or experience, feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities and beliefs. Our aim is to build a team that reflects the diversity of our communities and is able to provide varied perspectives to meet tomorrow's challenges.

Background and/or Reference Checks

Please note that we conduct background and/or reference checks as part of our recruitment process. This is essential to ensure that we maintain the highest standards of integrity and safety for our customers and our team.

If you have the necessary qualifications and would like to take up the challenge, please send your curriculum vitae with position identification to the attention of Human Resources at the following e-mail address: rhmorency@morencyavocats.com

Only successful candidates will be contacted.