Bilingual Legal Assistant

Our client, a well-established law firm located in Ottawa, is seeking a detail-oriented Bilingual Legal Assistant to join their legal support team in a collaborative and professional environment. Please note, this is a hybrid role, requiring two days in-office and three days remote each week.

Working closely with Lawyers, this role will support daily legal administrative and file management functions while ensuring efficient operations and exceptional client service in both English and French. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys structured legal support work, takes pride in organization and accuracy, and is looking to build a long-term career within Labour & Employment Law.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $55,000 – $65,000+ (commensurate with experience)
• Comprehensive health & dental benefits
• Annual bonus program
• Unused sick-day payout program
• Hybrid work model (2 days in-office, 3 days remote)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal administrative support to Lawyers
• Draft, format, edit, and proofread correspondence and legal documents in both English and French
• Prepare routine client communications and legal documentation utilizing established templates and procedures
• Manage electronic and physical client files in accordance with firm policies and procedures
• Maintain file organization, document accuracy, and records management standards
• General legal assistant duties supporting a busy Labour and Employment practice
• Client and stakeholder communication in both official languages
• Assist with scheduling, file maintenance, and general practice administration tasks

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of Legal Assistant experience within a law firm environment
• Fully bilingual in English and French, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages
• Experience supporting Lawyers within a legal environment is required
• Labour & Employment Law experience is strongly preferred
• Civil Litigation experience will also be considered
• Prior experience supporting bilingual Lawyers is considered an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading abilities
• Professional, reliable, and client-service-oriented demeanor
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and follow established procedures closely

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