Job Opportunity: Legal Secretary

Job Overview

The Saguenay-Lac Saint-Jean Community Legal Center is looking for a replacement legal secretary for its Alma Legal Aid Office. The replacement period is indefinite but could last until September 25, 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Me Guylaine Plourde and occasionally with other staff
• Prepare and transcribe legal documents from handwritten, stenography, or dictation notes
• Maintain client files and process relevant documents
• Swear in clients, witnesses, and other individuals
• Manage the calendar and appointments
• Enter and process legal aid requests
• Open, close, archive, and destroy files as needed
• Handle phone communications
• Distribute and manage mail
• Prepare receipts and invoices for cost recovery
• Maintain trust and financial accounts
• Oversee petty cash
• Utilize office IT tools proficiently
• Keep track of legal procedures and law books
• Assist with front desk tasks when required
• Perform other related duties

Requirements:

• 11th grade or Secondary V
• 2 years of relevant experience
• Excellent spoken and written French
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong learning and adaptation skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Autonomy, resourcefulness, and discretion

Note: Only selected candidates will be contacted.