Legal Secretary (Civil)

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!