Bilingual Legal Assistant (French/English) – Ottawa

ZSA Legal Recruitment; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Bilingual Legal Assistant in Ottawa to provide clerical and administrative support to lawyers. The role requires fluency in both French and English, along with strong technical skills. Responsibilities include document preparation, scheduling, and managing court filings. This is an excellent opportunity for those with a background in legal office administration.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail in French and English.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Competence in effective communication (written and oral).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers in Ottawa.
• Manage appointment schedules and coordinate meetings.
• Prepare and format legal documents and correspondence.

Skills

Fluent written and oral French

Fluent written and oral English

Strong technical skills (Word, Outlook, Adobe)

Knowledge of civil procedure and court filing

Excellent proofreading skills

Highly organized

Education

Office procedures course or related experience

Tools

NetDocs

PowerPoint

Tikit

Job description

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Bilingual Legal Assistant in Ottawa to provide clerical and administrative support to lawyers. The role requires fluency in both French and English, along with strong technical skills. Responsibilities include document preparation, scheduling, and managing court filings. This is an excellent opportunity for those with a background in legal office administration.