Advance bilingual legal research in social justice and human rights at the University of Ottawa’s Main Campus during Winter 2027. Support drafting and detailed footnote work.

This Research Assistant position belongs to the Common Law Section and offers 90 total hours from January 4 through April 30, 2027. The work covers research on Canadian social justice and human rights, drafting assistance, footnotes, and administrative tasks. Solid legal writing in French and English is central to the assignment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct diverse research on Canadian social justice and human rights
- Assist with drafting legal materials and related documents
- Prepare and review detailed footnotes
- Complete assigned administrative tasks

Requirements:

- Passion for social justice and human rights
- Resourcefulness in research and administrative work
- Bilingual spoken and written French and English
- Excellent legal writing in both languages
- Knowledge of French common law terminology

Apply legal research, bilingual writing, and careful footnote skills to support Common Law Section work at uOttawa.

📌 Bilingual Legal Research Assistant (Canada)
🏢 University of Ottawa
📍 Canada