Job Description
Executive Assistant - Environmental, Social & Governance
A leading firm located in downtown Montreal is seeking a legal assistant to support its emerging and high-growth companies practice. This role is set within a structured environment where workload expectations are clear, the pace is steady, and collaboration and respect are highly valued. This is a permanent, full-time position with a well-established hybrid model.
What is in it for you:
• Competitive salary of $75K–$85K.
• Permanent position, 35 hours/week, flexible schedule between 8:30 am. and 9:00 am.
• Clear workload: support 1 to 2 partners within a well-structured environment.
• Hybrid work model: 3 days in office (including Wednesday), 2 days remote.
• 3 weeks of vacation starting in the first year.
• Group insurance from day one, including dental, vision, and mental health coverage up to $3,000.
• Family coverage fully paid by the employer.
• 2% RRSP contribution (after one year).
• $750/year wellness program (equipment, Apple Watch, etc.).
• $700/year training budget + 4 in-person training days.
• Opportunity to participate in internal committees and development activities.
Responsibilities:
• Draft, revise, and format legal documents (agreements, procedures, correspondence, etc.).
• Manage calendars, calls, correspondence, and travel arrangements.
• Organize meetings, conferences, meals, meeting rooms, and logistics.
• Transcribe content from notes, dictations, and voice messages.
• Compare documents using Workshare.
• Track conference registrations and manage reimbursements.
• Handle file opening, filing, and archiving.
• Use internal tools efficiently (OnePlace, MCDM, Intranet).
What you will need to succeed:
• Diploma in Legal Secretarial Studies or equivalent training.
• 5 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Excellent communication skills in French and English, both spoken and written, to draft, revise, and transcribe documents and interact with clients and colleagues across Canada and internationally.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Workshare, OnePlace, or similar tools (asset).
• Experience in administrative coordination and complex calendar management.
Ideal candidate:
• Highly structured, organized, and methodical individual.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to provide proactive and strategic daily support.
• Comfortable working in a high-standard professional environment.
• Professional maturity, sound judgment, and strong sense of responsibility.
• Autonomy, discretion, and impeccable professionalism.
Why Recruit Action?
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