Job Description

Your Next Opportunity

Would you like to be a part of Canada’s leading and progressive Business Law firm?

McMillan has a contract opportunity (start date: immediate; end date: November 27, 2026) as an Information Governance Assistant for the Information Governance Department in Montreal.

It is important to note that this role has a requirement to work onsite in the Montreal office at all times. Please be aware that McMillan has extensive protocols in place to protect all firm members.

What You’ll Do

Under the general direction of the Supervisor, you will perform clerical and records administration duties in support of information governance activities. Responsibilities include preparing and scanning documents into the electronic document management system, tracking and maintaining the physical locations of files and original documents, organizing and sorting records, responding to file-related inquiries, and assisting with the disposal of physical files as instructed.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Liaise with lawyers, legal assistants, and other firm members regarding file cleanup and scanning requests.
• Sort, organize, and process files to support ongoing records management initiatives.
• Provide weekly progress updates to the Supervisor.
• Perform other administrative, clerical, and records management duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Familiar with Microsoft products and access databases.
• Ability to perform routine work and manage records boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to produce a consistent, timely and accurate work product.
• Ability to work independently with remote supervision; and work within greater national team structure.

McMillan Offers You

Growth

Mentorship and Support

Training as Software Evolves

Commensurate Compensation and Benefits Package

Fun Work Environment

Continuous Learning & Development

McMillan = You

At the heart of our commitment to being a first-mover on important issues, McMillan believes that equity, diversity and inclusion are catalysts for success. By embracing our differences, we create an inclusive culture that enriches our collective knowledge, broadens our perspectives, and propels us forward. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work, knowing it is through our individual experiences that we can all come together to truly make a positive impact in our firm, for our clients, within our communities, and beyond.

At McMillan, we know we will achieve the most success by attracting and retaining the best talent, and by representing and supporting communities from which we draw our members, the communities in which we live and work and the communities to which we provide legal services.

We are a law firm that prides itself in sustained quality and excellence in service while fostering a positive and collegial work environment which nurtures mentoring inspires enthusiasm and professional excellence. We commit to putting our best efforts forward in achieving our goals, and the goals of our clients. You can help us in that journey!

Need another reason to consider McMillan? Let’s work together to help you achieve your professional goals and career development.

Let’s get started

If this position is for you, and you reside in or around the Montrealarea, we look forward to hearing from you. We like cover letters too so don’t forget to include one along with your resume when you click on the Apply Nowbutton.

McMillan is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email us or contact us at 1.888.622.4624 to submit your accommodation request.

McMillan LLP is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity. We respect and embrace the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of individuals at all levels of the firm. This enables us to provide innovative client service, contribute fully to our communities and advance our firm’s values.

At McMillan, we embrace innovation and make strategic and thoughtful use of technology, including artificial intelligence (AI). However, our recruitment process remains deeply human-centric. We do not use AI to screen resumes or select candidates. Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our recruitment team, and hiring decisions are made through collaborative evaluation and interviews.