Bilingual Legal Assistant

2 months ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Mc Carthy Tetrault Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Bilingual Legal Assistant to join our team at McCarthy Tétrault. As a key member of our litigation support team, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to our lawyers and clients, ensuring the smooth operation of our document preparation and filing processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, edit, and format documents, including correspondence, memoranda, and litigation documents, in accordance with firm standards.
  • Coordinate and disperse tasks to various resource groups, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
  • Proofread documents for accuracy, grammar, and clarity.
  • Assist lawyers in preparing and coordinating hearings and trials, including recording court appearance dates and filing requirements.
  • Prepare basic court pleadings and other courtroom visuals.
  • Coordinate service and filing of proceedings with agencies and courts.
  • Schedule and coordinate discoveries, expert witnesses, and other court-designated hearings.
  • Maintain an in-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and procedures.

Requirements

  • Bilingual (French and English) required.
  • Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
  • Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading, and editing skills.
  • Capacity to perform duties with speed and accuracy.
  • Strong time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills, with ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to follow up on files and delays with minimal supervision.
  • High level of discretion and confidentiality.
  • Flexibility to occasionally work overtime.

What We Offer

  • Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
  • Competitive compensation and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
  • A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
  • Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

About Us

McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status.

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