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. At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities in our offices in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary and Vancouver. We are delighted to have earned the distinction of 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 we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.

We are recruiting a Bilingual Paralegal to join our team in our Montreal office. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 7 years of experience in Canadian immigration and will be responsible for working closely with lawyers on Canadian immigration cases, preparing and drafting various applications (work permits, visas, study permits, CAQ, etc.), acting as a point of contact for clients and managing communications, organizing the submission of required documents, and using and maintaining our software and databases. McCarthy Tétrault employees enjoy a hybrid work environment.

This is primarily a French-speaking position. However, most of the cases in which the immigration paraprofessional will be involved may have a national scope and require a working knowledge of written and spoken English. For example, our Montreal-based immigration paraprofessional could work on cases in several regions of the country and internationally with English-speaking documents and clients. A team member could not simply assist the incumbent, as their working knowledge of English will be essential in enabling them to support a large national and international legal team.

As a Bilingual Paralegal, you will be:

• Working closely with lawyers on international mobility files.
• Preparing and drafting work permit applications, temporary resident visas, study permits and Quebec acceptance certificates for studies or work.
• Preparing TRP and rehabilitation applications.
• Communicating with clients to gather relevant information and documentation and assisting in drafting various correspondences.
• Submitting application through the various electronic portals.
• Following-up on applications with the various immigration authorities.
• Organizing the filing and submission of necessary documents for all the above-mentioned applications.
• Using and updating our software and databases.
• Coordinating, reviewing, summarizing and organizing data.
• All other related tasks.

As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:

• University diploma related to the position or college diploma in paralegal studies (or equivalent) issued by a recognized educational institution.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent knowledge of immigration procedures and governmental agencies.
• U.S. immigration knowledge, an asset.
• Bilingual (French and English).
• Ability to maintain a fast pace and manage multiple demands under pressure by prioritizing, being practical and results oriented.
• Superior interpersonal and client service skills, great attention to accuracy and detail along with exceptional analytical skills.

As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:

• 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.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective 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. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. 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.