Job Description
4 days per week in office - Montréal
Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a paralegal to join the Employment and Labour Law group in its Montréal office.
Our national Employment and Labour Law team, which includes more than 80 lawyers across the country, represents private and public sector employers throughout Canada. The team regularly advises on provincial matters, as well as leading cases at the federal level. From the Montréal office, we advise our clients and represent them before the courts, and quasi-judicial and administrative tribunals, in both of Canada’s official languages.
The role
Conduct in-depth legal research using multiple databases;
Draft memoranda to share the results of research conducted;
Participate in drafting and disseminating legal updates and other internal communications to keep the group informed of legislative and case law developments;
Identify topics of potential interest to clients and work with our Clients and Markets team to develop conferences and webinars;
Review and file collective agreements;
Carry out certain steps in the context of due diligence reviews;
Conduct criminal background checks and CNESST file checks;
Maintain and update various internal documents and tools, including deadline tracking charts, expert lists and the intranet;
Coordinate updates and manage client portals (access management, content additions, information verification);
Manage and organize legal documentation to facilitate access to and retention of files;
Collaborate on internal projects and the implementation of technological tools;
Provide training and support to articling students, junior lawyers and clients;
Participate in group meetings.
Required skills and expérience
Diploma in Paralegal Technology (DCS/D.E.C.);
Minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience in a similar role;
Experience related to managing workplace accident files (an asset);
Excellent analytical, synthesis and organizational skills;
Proficiency in working under tight deadlines;
Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities;
Demonstrated autonomy, initiative, diligence and attention to detail;
Strong interpersonal skills, including customer service;
Eagerness to learn and intellectual curiosity;
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all the listed qualifications.
This is an extraordinary opportunity to join a world-class team of professionals and to work within an established Canadian law firm that is a member firm of an international legal practice.
Norton Rose Fulbright is a large international legal practice with multiple offices around the world. Its clientele is also international, so we must be able to provide services in English and in French. As a result, a good working knowledge of both languages is required, since you will communicate frequently with colleagues in other provinces.
Ready to join a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us!
As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embrace a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.
To find out more about how we integrate diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do please click Diversity, equity and inclusion | Canada | Global law firm | Norton Rose Fulbright.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need.
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