Canadian business immigration lawyer advising EY clients on work permits, visas, and permanent residence. Managing high - volume applications and cross - border employee mobility.
About the role
- Legal Assistant supporting litigation at McCarthy Tétrault with minimum 3 years experience. Bilingual communication in French and English is essential.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, edit, format, print, scan and review correspondence, memoranda, litigation documents, reports and any documents produced by dictation, typing or otherwise
- Assist lawyers in preparing and coordinating hearings and trials
- Manage matters by opening new files and maintaining effective organization
- Coordinate lawyers’ travel arrangements
- Assist with the preparation and closing of time entries in accordance with firm standards
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the legal field, with litigation experience
- Bilingual (French and English), both spoken and written
- In-depth knowledge of legal terminology and court rules and procedures
- Strong attention to detail and excellent word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills
- Ability to complete tasks quickly and accurately
- Excellent time-management skills to meet tight deadlines; organizational flexibility and the ability to work under pressure
- Ability to manage files and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Highest level of discretion and confidentiality
- Flexibility to work overtime when required
Benefits
- Exceptional benefits from day one, including firm-paid insurance premiums and reimbursements for wellness, technology and ergonomic expenses
- Comprehensive wellness support, including access to Dialogue for confidential mental-health support, virtual health-care services and proactive wellness resources
- Competitive compensation, overtime pay and a generous time-off program, including a paid volunteer day and a paid birthday day off
- Commitment to learning and development, with ongoing professional-development opportunities for people at all levels
- Strong community engagement and a sustained commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- A collaborative, supportive culture that values contribution, accountability and collective success across legal and administrative teams
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