Legal Technician

City : Montréal

Province / State : Quebec

Job description :

Our client is the Office of the Syndic of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec, whose mission is to protect the public. It receives and investigates reports concerning the conduct of psychologists or psychotherapists who are not members of another order.

We are looking for a paralegal who will play a key role in the office, supporting a team of two lawyers in the management of complaints. He or she will prepare legal documentation, liaise with stakeholders and assist the office coordinator.

Legal responsibilities :

• Reviewing and organising disciplinary proceedings; 
• Preparation of witness lists and participation in their preparation for hearings; 
• Drafting letters in litigation cases; 
• Revision and proofreading of documents;
• Drafting of authorities and argument plans; 
• Communication with external law firms, witnesses and experts; 
• Updating schedules of hearings and lawyers; 
• Maintaining the disciplinary file register; 
• Support in managing access to information requests; 
• Participating in team meetings; 
• Filing documents and ensuring the security of confidential documents; 
• Carrying out any other tasks required by the lawyers. 

Administrative responsibilities :

• Managing appeals and the e-mail inbox; 
• Preparing files for applications for review of decisions; 
• Support for lawyers in updating the database. 

Skills and qualifications :

• College diploma in paralegal technology or equivalent; 
• 1-3 years' relevant experience;
• Proficiency in computer tools such as the Office suite and Adobe Pro; 
• Excellent oral and written French;  
• Ability to work as part of a team and good interpersonal skills; 
• Rigorous, organised, resourceful and able to meet deadlines.

If you are ready to take on this leadership role, please contact Sandra Majchrzak at 514-288-1500 #508. You can also send your cover letter and resume to smajchrzak@exotalent.ca, indicating the job title in the subject line of your email.

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