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 correspondence
- Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents in both English and French
- Assisting with court and tribunal filings
- Coordinating and maintaining electronic and physical file records
- Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and administrative tribunals
- Supporting lawyers with litigation matters from file opening through to closing
- Assisting with document production, records management, and organization of case materials
- Providing 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 environment
- Strong bilingual communication skills in both English and French (written and verbal)
- Experience supporting litigation practices
- Labour & Employment or Human Rights experience is considered a strong asset
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail and proofreading abilities in both official languages
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a rapid-paced environment
- A 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 range
- Four weeks of vacation
- Comprehensive firm-paid benefits that commence on your first day of employment
- RRSP matching program after nine months of service
- Hybrid work arrangement with three days per week in the office
- The opportunity to work alongside highly regarded lawyers in a nationally recognized firm
- Long-term career stability within a collegial and supportive team environment
- Exposure 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.

📌 Bilingual Legal Assistant/Law Clerk, Employment Law, Litigation (Ottawa)
🏢 Hays
📍 Ottawa