About the role#
Stikeman Elliott LLP is seeking a motivated legal administrative assistant intern to join our team in Montreal. This role offers hands-on experience in a legal environment. The internship is open to students currently enrolled in legal secretarial studies, secretarial studies, or a related accredited program. To qualify, this internship must be a requirement of your academic program.
What you'll do#
- Format, type, and proofread complex legal documents using Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.
- Prepare comparison documents.
- Edit correspondence and other legal paperwork from various sources.
- Scan and file documents into our document management system.
- Manage and organize files.
- Handle other administrative tasks as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited legal secretarial or related program.
- Bilingual proficiency in French and English, both written and spoken.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Capacity to manage tasks for multiple individuals with minimal supervision.
- A strong professional work ethic, integrity, and attention to detail.
Location & details#
- Location: Montreal, Quebec.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Part time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Stikeman Elliott LLP
Stikeman Elliott LLP is a Canadian business law firm founded in 1952. The firm operates as a partnership with 1,569 employees. It maintains offices in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, and London. The firm provides legal advice on matters including banking, securities, tax, and litigation.
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