Legal assistant

Tasks

• Handle and manage the various administrative and logistical tasks related to the department's activities
• Provide support to legal professionals in their day-to-day work
• Process requests for information from civil or criminal authorities
• Processing requests for asset seizure from the debt collection offices
• Update the department's various reports
• Manage billing and track costs and provisions
• Prepare and format PowerPoint presentations
• Proactively seek ways to optimize existing processes and the tools available, and implement the desired improvements

Requirements

• A business degree and at least 5 years of experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of the banking and/or legal sector
• You enjoy working as part of a team and are eager to share your skills
• You are known for your ability to handle stress, your willingness to help others, your diligence, and your discretion
• You have excellent oral and written communication skills
• You demonstrate thoroughness, precision, and strong organizational skills
• You are comfortable using computer software (including Access)
• You have excellent spelling skills and strong writing abilities in French; knowledge of a second language (German or English) is a plus