Legal Secretary (Civil)

Would you like to put your skills to work in the service of justice and make a real difference in people's lives? Do you have an interest in family law and housing law?

The Montreal Community Legal Centre (Legal Aid) is looking for a legal secretary for a temporary position at the Maisonneuve-Mercier Legal Aid Office, located at 5100 Rue Sherbrooke East in Montreal.

For over 50 years, we have been providing legal aid to residents of Montreal and Laval. We coordinate the activities of twelve offices and employ around 150 lawyers and 172 staff members. Every day, our mission is to inform and assist citizens in resolving their legal issues.

This is the perfect opportunity to join a dedicated and passionate team!

Your responsibilities:

• Prepare legal documents and procedures in collaboration with lawyers;
• Write and process correspondence;
• Inform clients of relevant aspects related to their files;
• Receive, filter, and redirect phone calls;
• Manage and update the lawyers' agenda;
• Enter and transcribe data related to legal aid applications;
• Open, organize, and archive client files;
• Keep the trust account up to date;
• Administer oaths for clients, witnesses, and other parties;
• Replace the receptionist as needed.

What we offer you:

• 4 weeks of vacation (accumulated annually);
• Group insurance plan, telemedicine, and employee and family assistance program;
• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Opportunity for permanent employment;
• A unionized work environment offering advantageous conditions.

Your qualifications:

• One year of relevant experience in legal secretary work or specialized legal secretary training;
• Excellent command of French (spoken and written);
• Functional English (ability to communicate with anglophone or allophone clients);
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Outlook, Teams);
• Excellent organizational skills and effective priority management;
• Ability to manage stress and work in a high-volume environment;
• Strong customer service skills.

Working conditions:

• Stable schedule of 35 hours per week;
• Annual salary of $43,166 to $53,096.

The Montreal Community Legal Centre adheres to the principles of employment equity. We are committed to offering you an inclusive and respectful work environment.

Be part of a dedicated team and contribute to access to justice!

Apply now!