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35.00 h - Full time
Contract ,Telecommuting job
Day shift work
1 position to fill as soon as possible
RREGOP
Do you want to use your skills to serve justice and make a real difference in people's lives? Are you interested in family law and housing law?
The Centre communautaire juridique de Montréal (Legal Aid) is looking for a Legal Secretary for a replacement position at the Montreal Legal Aid Office, located at 600 Fullum Street 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 support citizens in resolving their legal issues.
This is the perfect opportunity to join a committed and passionate team!
Your Responsibilities:
Prepare legal documents and procedures in collaboration with lawyers
Draft and handle correspondence
Inform clients about relevant aspects of their cases
Receive, screen, and route phone calls
Manage and update the lawyers' schedules
Enter and transcribe data concerning legal aid applications
Open, file, and archive client files
Maintain the trust account
Administer oaths to clients, witnesses, and other individuals
Fill in for the receptionist when needed
What We Offer:
4 weeks of vacation (accumulated annually)
Group insurance, telemedicine, and employee and family assistance programs
Defined benefit pension plan
Opportunity for permanent employment
A unionized work environment offering favorable conditions
Your Qualifications:
One year of relevant experience in legal secretarial work or specialized training in legal secretarial services
Excellent command of French (both oral and written)
Functional English (ability to communicate with English-speaking or allophone clients)
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Outlook, Teams)
Excellent organizational skills and effective prioritization
Ability to handle stress and work in a high-volume environment
Strong customer service orientation
Working Conditions:
Stable schedule of 35 hours per week
Annual salary between $43,598 and $53,627
The Centre communautaire juridique de Montréal adheres to employment equity principles. We are committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment.
Be part of a dedicated team and contribute to access to justice!
Apply now!
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.
High school
ASP
Completed
0-2 years
Fr : Advanced
En : Intermediate
Fr : Advanced
En : Intermediate
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