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    Paralegal

    We are currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our outstanding team as a Paralegal. TJL offers a friendly and supportive work environment grounded in pride and collaboration.

    As part of our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, we strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented communities to apply, including:

    • Indigenous Peoples;
    • Visible minorities;
    • Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual + (LGBTQIA+) persons;
    • Persons with disabilities.

    Terms of Employment

    • Permanent, full-time position (Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.);
    • Option to work remotely two days per week;
    • Start date: As soon as possible;
    • Office located in Old Montreal, near Place-d’Armes metro station (Palais des congrès).

    Salary and Benefits

    • Annual salary of $56,000, indexed to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) every January, with performance bonus program;
    • Three weeks of paid vacation per year, plus paid office closure during the holiday season;
    • Group insurance (life, prescription drugs, dental, health care, and telemedicine), partially covered by the employer.

    Main Responsibilities

    • Support lawyers in all stages of litigation, including court document preparation;
    • Manage deadlines and file follow-ups, including calculating legal time limits following judgments, procedural protocols, and new filings;
    • Prepare books of authorities and exhibits (table of contents, highlights, PDF formatting);
    • Track case law cited in argument plans;
    • Assist lawyers with evidence organization and databases;
    • Assist in the preparation for examinations and depositions;
    • Draft legal documents and simple pleadings or submissions using templates; prepare letters and other legal documents with professional formatting (including proofreading and submission via email and court e-filing);
    • Communicate with clients and class members (e.g., claim administration, witness searches when needed);
    • Submit and follow up on requests and invoices to the Class Action Assistance Fund;
    • Conduct factual research and initial evidence analysis;
    • Perform legal research;
    • Review jurisprudence relevant to class actions;
    • Update the firm’s website and the Class Action Registry (including content drafting);
    • Draft and publish class member notices (including Facebook posts) and respond to comments;
    • Open and close files in Juris Evolution software;
    • Draft preliminary versions of judgments;
    • Prepare or review statements of costs;
    • Open or migrate files in SharePoint;
    • Coordinate with bailiffs and court reporters;
    • Print and bind legal documents;
    • Perform data entry tasks.

    Professional Qualifications

    • Experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a legal environment;
    • Paralegal or legal assistant training is an asset;
    • Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Outlook, SharePoint, Word, and Excel);
    • Excellent command of spoken and written French;
    • Good spoken English;
    • Written English is an asset.

    Personal Qualities

    • Positive attitude;
    • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills;
    • Independence and teamwork skills;
    • Proactive, dynamic, and resourceful;
    • Reliable, punctual, and discreet;
    • Strong client service skills – the ideal candidate demonstrates tact, empathy, and professionalism, especially when assisting clients dealing with difficult personal situations.

    Send us your application to [email protected].