Bilingual Legal Assistant/Law Clerk, Employment Law, Litigation

Your New Company

Our client is one of Canada's leading business law firms, recognized for providing sophisticated legal services to a broad range of employers, organizations, and institutions across the country. Their Ottawa office is seeking a Bilingual Legal Assistant to join a highly respected Labour, Employment & Human Rights practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated legal assistant who enjoys working directly with lawyers on complex workplace matters while also maintaining exposure to litigation files. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team environment where professionalism, mentorship, and career development are highly valued.

Your New Role

As a Bilingual Legal Assistant, you will provide administrative and legal support to a group of Partners and Associates within the Labour, Employment & Human Rights practice, while also assisting with litigation matters.

Responsibilities will include:

Managing calendars, meetings, deadlines, and correspondencePreparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents in both English and FrenchAssisting with court and tribunal filingsCoordinating and maintaining electronic and physical file recordsCommunicating with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and administrative tribunalsSupporting lawyers with litigation matters from file opening through to closingAssisting with document production, records management, and organization of case materialsProviding substantive support with drafting and file management where required

The role offers approximately a 50/50 split between Labour, Employment & Human Rights and Litigation, providing excellent exposure to multiple practice areas while working closely with a well-established team of lawyers.

What You'll Need to Succeed

To be considered for this opportunity, you will possess:

A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant within a law firm environmentStrong bilingual communication skills in both English and French (written and verbal)Experience supporting litigation practicesLabour & Employment or Human Rights experience is considered a strong assetExcellent organizational and time-management skillsStrong attention to detail and proofreading abilities in both official languagesThe ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentA professional and client-focused approach

Candidates should be comfortable working in both languages, as the interview process will include a French-language assessment and written exercise.

What You'll Get in Return

In exchange for your skills and experience, you will receive:

Competitive compensation in the $80,000-$85,000 rangeFour weeks of vacationComprehensive firm-paid benefits that commence on your first day of employmentRRSP matching program after nine months of serviceHybrid work arrangement with three days per week in the officeThe opportunity to work alongside highly regarded lawyers in a nationally recognized firmLong-term career stability within a collegial and supportive team environmentExposure to sophisticated Labour, Employment, Human Rights, and Litigation matters

This is an excellent opportunity for a bilingual legal assistant seeking meaningful legal work, strong compensation, exceptional benefits, and the chance to build a long-term career with one of Canada's premier law firms.