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  • 48545.00 to 59713.00 $ per hour according to experience
  • 35.00 h - Full time

  • Contract ,Telecommuting job

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  • 1 position to fill as soon as possible

Benefits


How would you like to put your skills to work in the interests of serving justice, and making a tangible difference in the lives of people from the Montréal community?

Legal Aid - Montreal | Laval is currently looking to fill a position for a Legal Secretary for a replacement at the Legal Aid office Crémazie located at 201, Crémazie Est, Bureau 3.50, Montréal (Qc) H2M 1L2.

For more than 50 years, we have provided legal aid services to the residents of Montreal and Laval. We coordinate the activities of twelve offices and have approximately 115 lawyers and nearly 200 employees.

Our mission is to inform and support our clients in resolving legal issues.

What We Offer

  • A stimulating and dynamic work environment;
  • An annual salary ranging from $48,545 to $59,713;
  • Four weeks of vacation;
  • Thirteen statutory holidays, which is five more than required under Quebec labour standards;
  • A defined-benefit pension plan (Government and Public Employees Retirement Plan);
  • Group insurance, telemedicine, and an employee and family assistance program;
  • A workweek of 35 hours, with certain possibilities for flexible schedules;
  • The possibility of obtaining a permanent position;
  • An office easily accessible by public transportation;

Your Responsibilities

Your role will be to provide administrative and legal support:

  • Preparation of legal documents in collaboration with lawyers;
  • Drafting and processing correspondence;
  • Communicating relevant information to clients concerning their files;
  • Receiving, screening, and directing telephone calls;
  • Managing and updating lawyers’ calendars;
  • Entering and transcribing information related to legal aid applications;
  • Opening, organizing, and archiving client files;
  • Administering oaths to clients, witnesses, and other individuals;
  • Working in a digital environment;
  • Providing coverage for the reception as needed.

Your Qualifications

  • Specialized training in legal secretarial studies OR one year of relevant experience;
  • An excellent command of French, both spoken and written;
  • Working knowledge of English, both spoken and written;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Outlook, and Teams);
  • Excellent organizational skills and strong priority-management skills;
  • The ability to handle stress and work in a high-volume environment;
  • Strong customer service skills.

Interested in this opportunity?

Join a dedicated team working at the heart of access to justice.

Apply now by submitting your résumé through Jobillico or by email to recrutement@ccjm.qc.ca.

We look forward to hearing from you!


Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.


Requirements

Level of education

undetermined

Diploma

undetermined

Work experience (years)

undetermined

Written languages

Fr : Advanced

En : Intermediate

Spoken languages

Fr : Advanced

En : Intermediate