Bilingual Translator

McCarthy Tétrault

. Translate documents from English into French for all administrative departments of the firm .

Posted 3/31/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate documents from English into French for all administrative departments of the firm
Accurately capture and convey the firm's intent and message so that French texts read as originals rather than translations, while respecting the firm's vision, tone and style
Use the memoQ platform for translation assignments and stay current with new technological advances in translation
Work closely with team members to create, update and enhance the internal terminology database and translation memory, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in translation and accreditation from OTTIAQ
Minimum of five (5) years of translation experience, ideally gained in a legal or professional services environment
Excellent command of French and English, written and spoken, with ease operating in an English-dominant work environment
Strong team spirit and demonstrated ability to collaborate closely with colleagues, managers and internal partners in an environment of trust and mutual respect
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with a nuanced understanding of the English language
Meticulousness, agility, attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility, with a genuine commitment to linguistic quality and consistency in the firm's communications
Ability to manage multiple assignments effectively, prioritize and be flexible in response to urgent requests
Ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines while contributing positively to team dynamics and the firm's reputation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exceptional employee benefits from day one, including group insurance coverage paid by the firm
Wellness program and a technology expense allowance
Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including one volunteer day and one day off for your birthday
Opportunities for growth and professional development at all levels within a culture that encourages and values feedback-based dialogue
Frequent opportunities to engage with the community and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
A collaborative, cohesive culture where lawyers and business teams work together toward a shared goal

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Hard Skills & Tools

translationbilingual proficiencydocument translationterminology managementtranslation memorymemoQlinguistic qualityattention to detailmeticulousnessagility

Soft Skills

team spiritcollaborationcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsflexibilityresponsibilityprioritizationcommitment to qualitytrustmutual respect

Certifications

university degree in translationaccreditation from OTTIAQ