Bilingual Translator (Remote)

Overview

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McCarthy Tétrault is a Canadian law firm that offers a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. We offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities in our offices in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary, and Vancouver. We are honored to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the thirteenth consecutive year in 2025. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership, and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.

Role and team

The Bilingual Translator, Administrative Services will be part of the national team working with lawyers and professionals across Canada. The role involves translating materials in English or French for clients who understand only one of these languages. Bilingualism (French and English) is a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• Translate documents from English into French.
• Capture the essence of messages so communications read as if written in French, aligning with the Firm’s Vision and Values.
• Utilize the translation assistant platform and stay updated on new technologies, including Generative AI tools relevant to translation.
• Assist with bilingual revision of documents as needed.
• Contribute to term bases and internal Translation Memory through terminology research and document alignment.
• Manage the intake of translation requests as needed.
• Perform any other related tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Completed undergraduate degree in translation.
• 6-8 years of experience in translation.
• At least 5 years of experience in a professional services environment.
• Fully bilingual with strong written and verbal business communication skills in both French and English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in both languages; strong understanding of English subtleties.
• Strong writing skills in French and English.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability and drive to deliver a first-class product.
• Certified translator (member of OTTIAQ).
• Knowledge of memoQ is an asset.

Benefits and culture

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime, and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
• Commitment to professional development and growth opportunities with a culture that embraces two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• A collaborative culture that connects lawyers and business teams through a shared purpose.

How to Apply

We encourage external candidates to apply online and internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. We look forward to receiving your application. We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing
• Industries: Law Practice

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