Senior Legal Assistant in Quebec City, QC

Senior Legal Assistant (Hybrid) Job Description

Legal professionals in senior legal assistant roles generally supervise other members of the legal support team. In addition, they may take a more active role in client interactions. With exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as the ability to multitask and prioritize, they are generally expected to have seven to 11 years of experience as a legal assistant, some previous supervisory experience and at least a college diploma, preferably in a law-related field. Candidates should have precise knowledge of court forms and filing procedures and experience and in-depth understanding of one or more specific practice areas.

Typical senior legal assistant duties:

Overseeing day-to-day workflow and scheduling

Ensuring coverage during evenings and weekends as required

Hiring and training general administrative staff

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Salary for Senior Legal Assistant in Quebec City, QC

64263 - 81965

Low

64263

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

Mid

74690

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

High

81965

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

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