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Epiq is seeking Contract Lawyers fluent in French to join our team for a long-term (approximately one year) remote (Canada-based) contract. This position will support an Epiq claims department and include responding to escalated questions from potential class members.Details are below and if you are interested in applying, please:Email your resume to [email protected] with the subject line Long-Term French Language ContractComplete this online questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/r/Hq9TBkA5rrPlease kindly do not apply if you are not currently called to the bar in Canada or in good standing.PROJECT DETAILS:Start Date: As early as the week of February 2, 2026Estimated Duration: 1 yearPay Rate: $40/hour flat rate (no premium for hours over 40 in the week)Hours: 8 hours/day Monday Friday during standard business hours (such as 8am-5pm or thereabouts)Licensure: Called to the bar in any Canadian province/territory. Language proficiency: French fluency requiredGeneral Scope of Work: This project will be supporting an Epiq claims department and include responding to escalated questions from potential class members that are not covered off by the scripts and protocols provided to our contact centre and claims teams. Claims processing escalations entail reviewing the supporting documents provided by claimants against provincial requirements for estates to ensure that the submitted documents provide sufficient authority to file the claim and/or receive the settlement award. You would be responsible for assisting class members in navigating the claims process and/or evaluating the claims received. Be assured training will be provided.Desired experience: Understanding of estate law and documents are preferred.Should your experience meet the role requirements, an Epiq Recruiter will contact you. We strive to respond to all applicants; however, due to volume, we cannot always respond to every applicant.It is Epiqs policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individuals race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Epiqs policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.