Job Description
About UsKRB Lawyers is a leading Canadian law firm specializing in business law, with a focus on M&A, real estate, finance, and commercial litigation. With offices in three major cities, our culture is dynamic, collaborative, agile, and driven. We are a firm that places as much value on supporting its people as it does on delivering excellent service to its clients. Our talent is at the heart of our organization. We have high expectations of ourselves and one another, and work as a team. If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you.BenefitsFlex timeExcellent health benefitsTelemedicine and support servicesRole We are seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join our Corporate Group in Montreal. Reporting to the Corporate services director, the candidate will provide administrative assistance to a dynamic team of paralegals and lawyers and play a key role in supporting high-profile transactions.Primary Responsibilities • Draft and review correspondence, letters, agreements and other documents• Develop document templates and complete forms• Manage calendars, client lists, files and billing as required• Perform administrative tasks such as new business intake, creating expense reports, and data entry• Update and ensure the accuracy of the organization's databases• Perform general procedural tasks related to the business of the firm, such as obtaining tax identification numbers, communicating with the Registre des Entreprises, and similar• Perform other general administrative responsibilities such as email correspondence, printing and filing, answering and forwarding incoming callsQualifications • Vocational Studies Diploma (DEP)• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience• Excellent oral and writing skills in French and English• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Outlook, Word and Excel)• Great attention to detail• Self-starter with good judgment, a high level of professionalism, and exceptional communication skills• Ability to set priorities and work within tight deadlines• Excellent organizational and time-management skillsJoining KRB means making the choice to be fulfilled within a team of excellence and experience.Our talent is at the heart of our organization. We strive for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and value the unique skills and experiences that everyone brings to KRB.Our employees benefit from flexible work schedules and conditions (personal days offered in addition to annual vacation). We offer access to a comprehensive health benefits package and an employee assistance program and telemedicine services.Finally, KRB allows its employees to value and maximize their experience, thanks to professional development opportunities and charitable commitment.