Bank of Montreal

Litigation Paralegal

Bank of Montreal • $70K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of relevant experience and a paralegal certification or equivalent education and experience combination.
  • Creative thinker who proposes innovative solutions.
  • Extensive knowledge and technical proficiency from education and business experience.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Collaborative team player with in-depth collaboration skills.
  • Analytical with advanced problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong influence skills and experience in data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted advisor to assigned business units.
  • Recommend strategic solutions based on legal and reputational risk analysis.
  • Identify emerging issues and trends to guide decision-making.
  • Execute strategic initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Prepare detailed reports and dashboards for management.
  • Analyze data to inform insights and recommendations.
  • Conduct case research and manage sensitive legal documents.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage for employees.
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
  • Accident and life insurance options.
  • Retirement savings plans available.
  • Performance-based incentives and discretionary bonuses.
Full Job Description
Application Deadline:

10/08/2026

Address:
100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Legal

Provides legal services, works independently and in collaboration with litigation counsel to prevent litigation and mitigate legal, regulatory and reputational risks. Works in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment with continual reprioritization. Manages or participates in projects, maintains timelines and prepares reports and presentations.
  • Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business.
  • Recommends solutions based on analysis of issues and legal, regulatory and reputational risks.
  • Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
  • Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Prepares and produces reports and dashboards.
  • Breaks down strategic problems; analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
  • Gathers data; maintains/updates information in management systems and ensures data integrity.
  • Reviews and updates guidelines, procedures and policies.
  • Conducts case research using various research tools.
  • Prepares, drafts and revises legal documents and reports.
  • Handles orders and subpoenas in collaboration with internal and external litigation counsel, including document collection and review.
  • Develops requirements and materials for the facilitation of meetings.
  • Assists with regular reporting, including of case status, and prepares related presentation material.
  • Handles sensitive/confidential information while minimizing legal risk.
  • Executes work independently to deliver timely, accurate and efficient service and support.
  • Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
  • Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
  • Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
  • Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.


Qualifications:
  • Typically, 7 years or more of relevant experience and a paralegal certification or post-secondary degree and an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions.
  • Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
  • Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
  • Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills - In-depth.
  • Influence skills - In-depth.
  • Data driven decision-making - In-depth.


Salary:

$70,000.00 - $150,000.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group's pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group's expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group's total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Bank of Montreal

The Bank of Montreal is a Canadian multinational investment bank and financial services company. It provides a wide range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking products and services. The bank had revenues of CAD 23.6 billion in 2020.
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45,454 employees
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