Bilingual ( FR/ EN ) Lawyer

Job summary

Review and assess claims, legal documents, and supporting evidence against established criteria; identify information gaps and determine appropriate next steps. Communicate with claimants and counsel, handle complex inquiries, and collaborate with legal and project teams while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Job details

Bilingual (FR- EN) Claims Attorney – Remote About the Opportunity We are looking for a Bilingual Claims Attorney to join a specialized legal team supporting complex class action and mass tort matters. This is a great opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys legal analysis, investigative document review, problem-solving, and client communication, but is looking for an alternative to the traditional law firm environment. You will work on significant claims matters involving large volumes of legal and supporting documentation, using your legal training to evaluate claims, identify issues, and communicate with claimants and legal counsel. The position offers the opportunity to develop specialized experience in claims administration, class actions and mass torts while working collaboratively with experienced legal and project professionals. What You'll Be Doing As a Claims Attorney, you will: Review and analyze claims, legal documents and supporting evidence. Apply established legal and project-specific criteria to determine whether claims satisfy applicable requirements. Identify missing, inconsistent or insufficient information and determine appropriate next steps. Prepare clear and detailed written correspondence to claimants and their legal counsel. Handle more complex inquiries from claimants and counsel by phone and in writing. Use your legal judgment and analytical skills to navigate unique or challenging claim scenarios. Collaborate with project directors, managers and other members of the legal/project team. Maintain a high standard of accuracy, confidentiality, professionalism and client service. Develop valuable exposure to large-scale class action and mass tort claims administration. What We're Looking For JD or law degree from an accredited institution; foreign law degrees may also be considered. Active licence in good standing in at least one Canadian jurisdiction. Fluency in French and English, including speaking, reading and writing. Strong legal research, analysis and written communication skills. Exceptional attention to detail. Ability to review and synthesize complex documentation. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. Professional and client-focused communication style. Nice to Have Litigation experience. Class action experience. Mass tort or product liability experience. Experience reviewing complex claims, evidence or legal documentation. Why This Opportunity? This role may be particularly appealing if you want to: Use your legal education without the traditional law firm lifestyle. Gain specialized exposure to class actions and mass torts. Work on complex, large-scale legal matters. Develop your expertise in claims analysis and legal document review. Combine legal analysis with client and counsel interaction. Work in a collaborative, project-based legal environment. If you are a bilingual legal professional who enjoys analyzing complex information, solving problems and producing high-quality work, this could be an excellent opportunity to apply your legal skills in a different type of legal environment.

What you’ll do

Review and assess claims, legal documents, and supporting evidence against established criteria; identify information gaps and determine appropriate next steps. Communicate with claimants and counsel, handle complex inquiries, and collaborate with legal and project teams while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Requirements

Requires a JD or law degree from an accredited institution (foreign law degrees may be considered), an active licence in good standing in at least one Canadian jurisdiction, and fluency in spoken and written French and English. Candidates should have strong legal research, analysis, communication, organizational, and documentation-review skills; litigation, class action, mass tort, or product liability experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Legal Analysis
• Claims Review
• Legal Document Review
• Legal Research
• Evidence Analysis
• Written Communication
• French Fluency
• English Fluency
• Attention To Detail
• Complex Documentation Synthesis
• Organization
• Client Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Confidentiality
• Claims Administration

Job areas

• Legal
• Customer Service & Support

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