Bilingual Legal Clerk/Assistant (English & French)

Job Title: Bilingual Legal Clerk/Assistant (English & French)

Location: Montreal, QC H2Y 1L6 (candidate will be completely on site during training, and move to 3 days a week in office once they are up and running)

Duration: 6 months

Contract Type: T4

Pay Rate: CA$44.83/Hour

Role Mandate:

• Candidate will be joining a team accountable for executing court ordered requests for information received from a wide variety of agencies across Canada.

Role Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Assist with the interpretation of requests in order to determine what information is being requested.
• Provide instruction to their colleagues who will be executing the requests.
• Ensure requests are diligently handled, and that the necessary documentation is provided while ensuring any privacy or security risks are mitigated.
• Liaise with various internal and external stakeholders at various levels of seniority including law enforcement agencies, security commissions, and governing bodies.
• Act as a subject matter expert for team members looking for assistance with their requests.

Must-Have Skills:

• Bilingual French/English [must be completely fluent; written and verbal].
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and pivot based on the level of urgency.
• Strong prioritization skills.
• Legal background with time as a legal assistant or paralegal.
• Comfortable liaising with external and internal parties regarding active requests.
• Experience with law enforcement, law firms, security commissions, etc.
• Familiarity with Microsoft suite [Excel, Outlook].
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members.
• Familiarity with both legal and banking terminology.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Previous banking experience.