Bilingual Litigation Assistant - FR/EN Legal Admin

Canada Life; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement up to $2,000

Health and dental benefits

Mental health benefit $5,000

Volunteer day

Pension plan

Share ownership program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Canada Life in Montreal is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Litigation team. You will provide administrative and practice support to lawyers across Canadian jurisdictions, drafting and proofreading pleadings, managing calendars, and organizing legal files.

The role requires a Legal Assistant Diploma, 2+ years of legal admin experience, strong proofreading and bilingual skills (French/English), and familiarity with Canada-wide procedures. Hybrid work model with three days in the office.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Legal Assistant or equivalent
• 2+ years in a legal administrative role
• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken
• Knowledge of legal documents and procedures across Canada is an asset
• Ability to work independently and in a team, manage priorities and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Support litigation lawyers, senior law clerks, and legal assistants in daily practice
• Draft, proofread, and file pleadings, court documents, and correspondence
• Coordinate filings, service of documents and calendar management
• Open and organize legal files in matter and document management systems
• Prepare reports and assist with invoicing and operational tasks
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Support the Montreal head office with hybrid in-office work three days a week

Skills

Bilingual (French/English)

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Legal Assistant Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal matter management

Document management systems

Job description

Canada Life in Montreal is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Litigation team. You will provide administrative and practice support to lawyers across Canadian jurisdictions, drafting and proofreading pleadings, managing calendars, and organizing legal files.

The role requires a Legal Assistant Diploma, 2+ years of legal admin experience, strong proofreading and bilingual skills (French/English), and familiarity with Canada-wide procedures. Hybrid work model with three days in the office.