Paralegal in Montreal, QC

Paralegal Job Description

Paralegals in Canada are key members of a legal team, assisting lawyers with various legal tasks and ensuring the smooth operation of law firms and legal departments. This position offers an opportunity to utilize legal knowledge and skills while gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced environment.

Typical paralegal duties:

Conduct legal research on assigned topics, analyzing case law, legislation, and legal resources.

Prepare legal documents (such as wills, contracts, affidavits, and pleadings) following established formats and procedures.

Draft legal correspondence (letters, emails) to clients, opposing counsel, and other parties involved in legal matters.

Assist with client communication, including scheduling appointments, responding to inquiries, and potentially attending client meetings (depending on the role).

Organize and summarize case documents and evidence for legal proceedings.

Prepare legal exhibits and presentations for courtroom presentations or meetings.

Assist lawyers with case preparation tasks such as interviewing witnesses, conducting document discovery, and preparing legal arguments (may vary depending on the firm).

Manage and maintain client files electronically and physically.

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Salary for Paralegal in Montreal, QC

65535 - 87210

Low

65535

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

76755

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

87210

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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72930

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89760

107610

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74205

85935

103530

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89505

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50490

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56100

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