Senior Legal Assistant – Business Law, Bilingual

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. Organize workload and execution by implementing tracking measures .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal assistance with a focus on real estate law and finance, while effectively managing administrative tasks and maintaining confidentiality. Proficient in bilingual communication, ensuring professional interactions with clients and colleagues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Assistance ExperienceBilingual Proficiency in French and EnglishReal Estate Law KnowledgeMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyConfidential Information Management

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Hard Skills

Legal Document PreparationTranscription from DictationData Collection and SummariesClient File ManagementAccounting CoordinationTime Entry ManagementBilling Coordination

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProfessionalism and CourtesyDiscretion and Sound JudgmentAbility to Work Independently and in a TeamStress Management

Tools & Technologies

Reminder Database SystemCalendar Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Real Estate LawFinanceAdministrative Workload Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Organize workload and execution by implementing tracking measures
Prepare legal documents according to the professional’s instructions
Prepare confidential letters and memoranda
Transcribe information from the supervisor’s dictation
Act as a liaison between the professional and a variety of individuals, groups, and internal and external clients at all levels
Handle routine correspondence
Manage the reminder database system
Manage the calendar
Prepare special reports, including data collection and summaries
Demonstrate initiative and sound judgment to reduce the professional’s administrative workload
Create, monitor, and maintain client files
Coordinate administrative tasks, including accounting, file opening and closing, time entry, and billing
Perform any other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal assistant
Experience in real estate law and/or finance is a strong asset
Bilingualism required, with proficiency in both spoken and written French and English
Excellent communication skills when working with other members of the firm
Ability to meet clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner
Ability to work from dictation
Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential information
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to manage a high volume of work while maintaining a high level of quality, sometimes under tight deadlines
Ability to prioritize and reprioritize tasks as needed
Ability to manage stress professionally
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent, Monday-to-Friday position
Flexible hours, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hybrid work model: 60% in the office and 40% remote
Employer-paid group insurance, including prescription drugs, health, dental, short- and long-term disability, and accidental dismemberment coverage, after 3 months
Telemedicine
Access to cognitive behavioural therapy
Access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Group RRSP with employer contributions
$500 annual allowance for office equipment
10 sick days
Partial reimbursement of a fitness centre membership
3 to 4 weeks of vacation, depending on experience