Overview A downtown Toronto legal practice is seeking a Bilingual Legal Assistant. This role is well suited to a motivated professional who enjoys managing priorities, working closely with senior lawyers, and supporting international clients in a dynamic legal environment. This is a hybrid position offering both in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.
About the Role In this role, you will act as a trusted administrative partner to senior legal professionals, supporting cross-border matters and maintaining strong relationships with European clients, particularly those in German-speaking regions.
Responsibilities Coordinate complex scheduling, manage correspondence, and oversee day-to-day administrative functions for senior legal staff
Communicate regularly with German-speaking clients and external stakeholders across multiple time zones
Assist with international corporate and commercial transactions, ensuring documentation and deadlines are managed efficiently
Draft, edit, and format legal correspondence and materials in both German and English
Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive legal and client information
Support internal processes, procedures, and administrative workflows, including contributing to process improvements
Assist with client intake and ensure timely follow-up in accordance with internal standards




Prepare presentation materials and supporting documents for meetings, conferences, and business development initiatives
Support website content updates and administrative onboarding for recent team members
Assist with billing coordination, tracking invoices, and supporting accounts receivable processes
Arrange domestic and international travel, including itineraries and meeting logistics
Qualifications Required Skills
Law degree or equivalent from an accredited Canadian or German institution (required)
At least one year of experience in a comparable legal administrative or executive support role, utilizing both German and English (required)
Full professional fluency in German, including written legal correspondence (required)
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, WordPerfect, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Familiarity with legal practice management and accounting software is an asset
Preferred Skills
Experience with legal practice management software
Knowledge of corporate and commercial transactions
Pay and Benefits Competitive compensation and benefits package
Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.

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📌 Bilingual Executive Legal Assistant (German/English) (Ontario)
🏢 Klopp Richards & Associates
📍 Ontario