Bilingual Legal Assistant - Real Estate Law and Business Law

McCarthy Tétrault LLP; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian law firm is seeking a Bilingual Legal Assistant for its Montreal office. The role requires preparing legal documents, managing communications, and ensuring accuracy in tasks. Ideal candidates will have a legal assistant diploma, three years of experience, and be fluent in French and English. The position offers a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits including competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Insurance premiums paid by the Firm

Paid overtime

Generous time off including a volunteer day

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience as a legal assistant.
• Extensive knowledge of legal terminology and court rules.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft documents for legal processes.
• Manage and distribute mail for the team.
• Coordinate tasks among various resource groups.
• Ensure quality and precision in all work.

Skills

Bilingualism (French and English)

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Legal assistant diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

McCarthy Tétrault is a Canadian law firm that offers a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities in our offices in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary and Vancouver. We are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one ofCanada’s Top 100 Employers and to have earned the distinction of one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the thirteenth consecutive year in 2025. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.

The employee in this position will be required to interact with customers and third parties who understand and communicate only in English. This position also requires the candidate to be able to interact fluidly with colleagues in our offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. As we estimate that more than 60% of the work required by this position must be carried out in English, the language requirements for this position are a high level of writing and reading comprehension, as well as a beginner's level of oral communication.

This position is based out of Montreal. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.

As a Bilingual Legal Assistant, Real Estate Law and Business Law, you will be:

• Preparing and drafting documents, as required, for extra-provincial annual maintenance, registrations and cancellations, and amendment of documents as regards to name changes, change in number of administrators and change of head office.
• Distributing and managing mail for the paraprofessional team and providing daily support to business law paraprofessionals.
• Uploading documents to closing binders and preparing correspondence.
• Maintaining the share certificates library and the company’s databases (ALF and EnAct).
• Filing documents in the minute books and in the firm’s document management system.
• Providing ongoing support when assistants are absent; providing support to assistants who may be managing multiple tasks and/or tight deadlines; and working proactively as a positive and productive team member.
• Coordinating and assigning tasks to be carried out to various resource groups, including document specialists, administrative clerks, billing analysts, etc., as needed, while ensuring that tasks are completed within an appropriate time frame.
• Coordinating meetings, including room reservations, and arranging for needed catering or audiovisual equipment.
• Maintaining and updating professional knowledge and technical skills by identifying and taking part in training opportunities.
• Ensuring quality and precision in all your work and striving to accomplish your tasks within reasonable time frames.

As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:

• Legal assistant diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years’ experience as a legal assistant.
• Bilingualism (French and English, oral and written).
• Extensive knowledge of legal terminology along with court rules and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and superior word-processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to complete tasks with speed and accuracy.
• Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills and ability to work under pressure to meet important deadlines.
• Ability to follow up on files and delays with minimal supervision.
• Highest level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Considerable flexibility to work overtime when needed.

As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime 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.

How to Apply:

We encourage external candidates to apply online and internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. We look forward to receiving your application.

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. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.