Legal Secretary

The Saguenay-Lac Saint-Jean Legal Aid Community Center is seeking a legal secretary specializing in sexual and domestic violence for a fixed-term contract (until June 27, 2025) at the Chicoutimi Legal Aid Office. The position is to start as soon as possible.

Tasks of the Legal Secretary

• Assist a contractual lawyer engaged in matters of sexual and domestic violence related to the specialized court pilot project for sexual and domestic violence.
• Transcribe, produce, or prepare documents or procedures from notes provided by the lawyer, manage their processing, update the client file, verify payable accounts, and communicate relevant information to the client.
• Take oaths from clients, witnesses, and other individuals.
• Maintain the agenda.
• Record and transcribe data regarding legal aid applications.
• Open, close, and classify files.
• Archive and destroy files.
• Receive, screen, and forward telephone communications.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail.
• Prepare invoices and expense claims related to cost recovery and the contribution component.
• Maintain the trust account.
• Manage accounts held with financial institutions and carry out necessary operations.
• Handle petty cash.
• Utilize provided IT tools proficiently.
• Maintain an updated database of legal procedures.
• Keep law and case law books updated.
• File payment notices and close files.
• Substitute for the receptionist when needed.
• Perform any other related tasks.

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.