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About Gowling WLG At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.   Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.   Diversity, equity and inclusion are an integral part of the firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.   Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks/paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business support services team work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.   GOWLING WLG HAMILTON Conveniently located between Toronto and Niagara Falls, Hamilton offers big city amenities in a community driven atmosphere. It is truly the best of both worlds. The city boasts amazing trails, waterfalls and other green space, robust public transit, a distinctive culinary scene and year-round festivals and sporting events. Hamilton is also home to some of the top-ranked post-secondary institutions in the world, and its economy is increasingly driven by entrepreneurial, tech and health care innovation. In short, Hamilton is a terrific place to live and work.   OPPORTUNITIES The Gowling WLG Hamilton office is currently seeking a motivated mid-level associate lawyer to join our dynamic and busy Recovery Services group.   The successful candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in litigation and advocacy. Experience in financial services litigation and/or collections litigation would be a benefit. The ideal candidate must have proven client management skills, strong analytical, communication, and drafting skills and be prepared to engage in a team environment on challenging work with our clients.   As part of an international firm, we practice at the highest level; doing the sophisticated work demanded by some of the biggest businesses in Canada. We are trusted advisors, giving advice that is timely, focused and practical. The successful candidate will work closely with strong teammates and great mentors to provide exceptional service.   If you are a mid-level associate looking for a great opportunity, this could be the career move for you.   APPLICATION DETAILS Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.   Interested candidates should forward their resume, including academic records, in confidence via the career page on our website.   Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.   Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.   While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  

ABOUT GOWLING WLG At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service. When it comes to equity, diversity and inclusion, we not only accept it — we celebrate it, support it and thrive on it. To create an engaging and rewarding place to work, we seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals. Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do. Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks/paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business support services team work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions. OPPORTUNITY Gowling WLG’s Calgary office is currently seeking a motivated Associate Lawyer with 3-6 years of litigation experience to join its Medical Defence Group. The successful candidate can expect to work closely with strong teammates, senior advocates and great mentors to provide exceptional service. The ideal candidate will have: Experience in Health Law, Dispute Resolution & Advocacy would be an asset; Proven client management skills; Strong analytical, communication, and drafting skills; and, A willingness to engage in a team environment on challenging work with our clients. The successful candidate will be a mid to senior level associate looking to become part of a thriving practice. APPLICATION DETAILS Interested candidates should forward their resumes, including academic records, in confidence via the career page on our website. Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

ABOUT GOWLING WLG At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service. Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do. Diversity, equity and inclusion are an integral part of the firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals. Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks/paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business support services team work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions. GOWLING WLG HAMILTON Conveniently located between Toronto and Niagara Falls, Hamilton offers big city amenities in a community driven atmosphere. It is truly the best of both worlds. The city boasts amazing trails, waterfalls and other green space, robust public transit, a distinctive culinary scene and year-round festivals and sporting events. Hamilton is also home to some of the top-ranked post-secondary institutions in the world, and its economy is increasingly driven by entrepreneurial, tech and health care innovation. In short, Hamilton is a terrific place to live and work. OPPORTUNITIES The Gowling WLG Hamilton office is currently seeking a Patent Agent to join its dynamic Intellectual Property Group and contribute to one of the most disruptive partnerships between research, the law and private industry anywhere in the world.   The successful candidate will ideally possess a degree in engineering sciences such as mechanical, electrical or computer engineering, or a related discipline, and have at least 2-3 years experience as a registered agent drafting and prosecuting patent applications within this subject matter field. APPLICATION DETAILS Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.   Interested candidates should forward their resumes, in confidence via the career page on our website: https://gowlingwlg.com/en/careers/canada/ Gowling WLG is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

ABOUT GOWLING WLG At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service. When it comes to diversity, we not only accept it — we celebrate it, support it and thrive on it. To create an engaging and rewarding place to work, we seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals. Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks/paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business support staff work together as a team, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.   PROFILE We are currently recruiting for a senior level Legal Administrative Assistant to join our fast paced team. The incumbent will provide support to professionals within the Entertainment and Sports Law Group.   RESPONSIBILITIES The incumbent’s responsibilities may include and are not limited to the following: Manage all expenses in a timely manner and with utmost care, following up on reimbursements, as required Strong e-filing skills – takes interest in parties/subject matter in order to enhance abilities in this area, ensuring that files are descriptive for easy retrieval Tracking of execution of multiple agreements through practice management systems Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with senior executive contacts/clients Organizes and facilitates meetings, special events, books appointments, airfare, hotel arrangements and confirms reservations, attendance and agendas. Provides executive administrative support and follow-up on matters on behalf of professional Thoroughly manages calendars and contacts, and is able to heavily implement and maintain practice management systems on behalf of busy professionals Liaise with Billing Clerk to effectively prepare accounts, manage pre-bills and billing process, having a strong working proficiency with all accounting and billing procedures Manage File Opening and Conflict processes and correspondence that goes with each process Strong knowledge of general office procedures, office systems, file management and associated policies Confidentiality, discretion and a high degree of professionalism are critical due to sensitive client high profile material and information Take instruction, prioritize incoming work, follow through on assignments and manage ongoing tasks A fundamental understanding of French, would be an asset Any other duties as required QUALIFICATIONS Graduate from a recognized Legal Secretarial, Law Clerk or Administrative/Executive Assistant program with at least 8+ years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant Interest in and understanding of entertainment and sports law Thorough knowledge of contracts and contract procedures Exceptional interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism and discretion, having the ability to communicate in a professional, efficient manner with clients and external contacts, as well as internally throughout the firm Strong attention to detail with exceptional proofreading abilities Must be pro-active with exceptional organizational and prioritization abilities Fast and accurate typing speed, who produces a high quality product and takes pride in their work Excellent oral and written communication skills, including a strong knowledge of grammar, and exceptional spelling Ability to deal with pressure, changing priorities and multi-tasking, and be open to learning and employing new concepts and work styles Ability to work well in a team as well as independently, especially with lawyers who have international practices Ability to excel in a deadline-driven environment and the ability to work after hours, sometimes on short notice, in order to meet deadlines Excellent proficiency with Word 2016, Outlook, iManage, PowerPoint, Excel and Expert Time   Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment. Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  

Are you interested in a new and challenging opportunity? We are looking for a Paralegal to support the Senior Paralegal in working with clients to resolve issues and providing guidance and support for implementing solutions, drafting and preparing legal documents and contracts and liaising with various external counsel and legal Tribunals and Regulators. Do you have experience in various areas of law and legal procedures? Experience with attention to detail and drafting moderately complex legal documents with general supervision? If so, this may be the role for you! Apply now.   What you will be doing! Accurately prepares moderately complex and diverse documents such as nondisclosure agreements, procurement and commercial contracts/amendments and other legal agreements and status updates with minimal guidance from Senior Paralegal and Legal Counsel. Compiling and analyzing moderately complex and diverse documents for filing with various tribunals and regulators. With oversight from Senior Paralegal and Legal Counsel, drafts and prepares various forms and documents for filing with a variety of arbitrators, regulators and tribunals. Assisting in developing and presenting training, maintain training material and be able to assist with presenting training materials to CNL staff. Reviewing and maintaining a suite of documentation and author new documents as directed. Working closely with CNL client groups to identify issues; provides advice and guidance to team and management on legal best practices, legal contracts and documents. Performing assessments on processes to identify gaps or inefficiencies. Propose solutions and assist with implementation of new or revised processes. Working with clients to resolve identified issues by suggesting solutions, provide guidance/support for implementing solutions, if required, and perform follow-up activities to ensure solution is effective and the issue has been resolved. Working with the Legal Services Administrative Assistant, to perform and oversee the front line contact for Legal, including reviewing incoming correspondence (Legal inbox) and take appropriate action to review, redirect, or respond if within own area of knowledge base Assisting with the management of procurement business of the Legal department including assignment of work and organization of assignments and responses; providing guidance to procurement staff on appropriate paths forward with oversight from Senior Paralegal and Legal Counsel. Assisting with the management of legal department processes to ensure efficient service; assisting with indemnity consent request process including review of contracts for indemnity language, drafting of consent requests and providing justification for approval of language, tracking submissions and approval of requests and corresponding directly with AECL; assisting with the management of process for amendments of CNL contracts including review and drafting of contract amendment requests and coordinating with appropriate legal counsel. Assisting to develop and present training for CNL client groups in legal best practices including preparation of training materials, scheduling of training sessions and presentation of training materials. Interacting with external counsel to liaise, schedule arbitrations, mediations and hearings and assist with the drafting and preparation of various legal submissions, forms and documents. Interacting with tribunals, regulators and arbitrators in order to liaise, schedule hearings and arbitrations and provide filing of legal forms and documents. Interaction is by phone and by email. Maintaining working rapport with a variety of external contact such as AECL, CNSC and other external clients   What we are looking for: Post-secondary education in legal or technical related field Paralegal/Law Clerk Certificate or degree program, or related experience 7+ years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience Must have experience in areas of corporate commercial law with a good understanding of contracting principles in commercial and procurement environment. Experience in areas of labour & employment law with a good understanding of federal sectoremployment law and arbitration landscape is an asset. Requires experience and capability of working in a highly regulated area, including familiarity withreading and applying legislative instruments. Must have demonstrated interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work smoothly and effectively with customers, technical staff, colleagues and management. Initiative to resolve problems and expedite resources, work plans or other appropriate actions Ability to work in a team environment, maintain a clear focus on team goals, and establish a goodrapport with groups and individuals of many diverse professions is required Must be self-motivated, possess excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to interactwith peers, other departments, regulators and senior management. Demonstrated analytical skills – the ability to analyze information, draw conclusions and make recommendations quickly and effectively with the assistance of Senior Paralegal or Legal Counsel. Ability to handle multiple assignments and manage work schedule to meeting shifting priorities Must be proficient in Microsoft suite programs, including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote for the purposes of creating reports, entering and mining data, producing spreadsheets and presentations and creating training programs and presentations related but not limited to office functions and legal processes and areas of law. Ability to self-manage, flexible and willing to work extra hours, as required Must have broad knowledge of corporate policies and procedures, systems and organizational structure in order to understand how Legal Services functional support area activities impact on and integrate with other functional areas.   Security clearance eligibility required: Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States and/or the United Kingdom.   Why CNL?   Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pace setters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation. Work-life balance is an integral part of our overall health and well-being; at CNL, we value this.   We offer a complete total rewards package : paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal); benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period; tuition support and a pension!   Do Our Priorities Resonate with You? Clean energy for today and tomorrow. Restore and protect the Environment. Contribute to the health of Canadians.   Location of Work - Remote This role is based out of CNL’s Chalk River site, however the primary work location will be remote. Although this role is considered to be fully remote, presence at the Chalk River site may be needed on occasion and will be determined by the manager, based on internal client and project needs. CNL may require travel from time to time, as necessary.   CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence, which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.   CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist with whom you are in contact. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.   The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.   #LI-REMOTE

Do you enjoy working in a team environment? Are you an experienced administrative professional looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Do you excel in providing exceptional client service while working in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment in which you learn every day? McInnes Cooper is seeking a motivated and proactive Legal Assistant to join our Corporate Legal Support Services team in our Fredericton office in a full-time permanent position. The incumbent will be responsible for providing high-quality administrative support for a group of corporate lawyers within an innovative team support model; working to ensure all clients receive the highest level of service. As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for: Working in a team environment assisting in the daily functions of a corporate practice group; Ensuring our lawyers' practices are organized efficiently, and that clients' expectations are consistently exceeded; Being creative, sharing ideas, learning from others, and sharing your skills and knowledge; and, Challenging yourself and your team every day; and having fun while doing so! The successful candidate will possess the following skill set: The ideal candidate will have a Paralegal or Legal Administration diploma or other related education; Minimum one (1) year experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal; experience working in corporate law would be considered an asset; Exceptional technology skills, with proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office and a genuine interest in keeping up to date with the newest technology; Excel in a demanding, fast-paced team environment, be highly detail-oriented, and flexible to changing priorities; Exceptional communication skills, a special focus on client service, and the highest degree of professionalism; and, A positive attitude and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment. Our team members have access to: Defined-benefit pension plan; Firm-paid health and dental benefits; Health spending account; Personal spending account (wellness); Time for you; Including vacation, personal, and sick days. Balancing life: Work from home / Flex work options available for many team members. Our Team - we can't say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative, collegial, respectful, and caring team; and, Have the opportunity to participate in a variety of teams including Collective Social Responsibility, Wellness, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Special Events and so many more! McInnes Cooper is committed to building an environment that is diverse and inclusive, representative of the communities in which we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through our online application process. As part of the recruitment process, MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process with us, please contact at Alana Burgess at [email protected] or 902.455.8260. A little bit about us McInnes Cooper About MC McInnes Cooper is among the 25 largest law firms in Canada and a member of Lex Mundi, the world's leading network of independent law firms. Providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients from Canada and abroad, the firm continues to thrive through its relentless focus on client success, talent engagement and innovation. With an integrated team of 220 lawyers and over 250 professional resources across seven offices in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, St. John's and Sydney, McInnes Cooper is positioned - both in size and experience - to offer clients a full range of legal services. Our People At McInnes Cooper you will find a team that values you. We recognize that our members are key in delivering outstanding client service and we provide a collaborative, professional environment with a member focused culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values, respects and supports different perspectives, cultures and experiences. Diversity & Inclusion We recognize that our individual differences make us a stronger, more adaptable law firm. We embrace these differences and give all of our members the opportunity to develop their unique skills and talents. Collective Social Responsibility We are recognized as a leader and innovator amongst Canadian law firms in the field of Collective Social Responsibility. Our people are concerned citizens who enjoy giving back. Together, we focus on developing ongoing partnerships with community organizations that do amazing work, often despite limited resources and public awareness. As a firm, we have the ability to respond with contributions of time and monetary support, and our people give generously of their skills and effort. Pro Bono Legal Services Through our Pro Bono Program, we provide legal counsel to disadvantaged people and organizations that have difficulty gaining access to justice on matters of public interest. Environmental Stewardship Like any large organization, our operations leave a footprint on the environment. From paper use and waste production to transportation and energy consumption, we continually look for opportunities to minimize that impact.

Do you enjoy working in a team environment? Are you an experienced administrative professional looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Do you excel in providing exceptional client service while working in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment in which you learn every day? McInnes Cooper is seeking a motivated and proactive Legal Assistant to join our Legal Support Services team in our Charlottetown office for a fourteen (14) month term position. The incumbent will provide high-quality administrative support within our practice groups; working to ensure all clients receive the highest level of service. As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for: Working in a team environment assisting in the daily functions of our practice groups; Ensuring our lawyers' practices are organized efficiently, and that clients' expectations are consistently exceeded; Being creative, sharing ideas, learning from others, and sharing your skills and knowledge; and, Challenging yourself and your team every day and having fun while doing so! The successful candidate will possess the following skill set: The ideal candidate will have a Legal Administration or Paralegal diploma or other related education; Minimum three (3) years experience in an administrative role; experience working in Real Property, Corporate Financing, and Wills & Estates law would be considered as an asset; Exceptional technology skills, with proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office and a genuine interest in keeping up to date with the newest technology; Excel in a demanding, high-paced team environment, be highly detail-oriented, and flexible to changing priorities; Exceptional communication skills, a special focus on client service, and the highest degree of professionalism; and, A positive attitude and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment. Our team members have access to: Defined-benefit pension plan; Firm-paid health and dental benefits; Health spending account; Personal (wellness) spending account; Time for you: Including vacation, personal, and sick days. Balancing life: Work from home / Flex work options available for many team members. Our Team - we can't say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative, collegial, respectful, and caring team; and, Have the opportunity to participate in various teams including Collective Social Responsibility, Wellness, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Special Events and so many more! McInnes Cooper is committed to building an environment that is diverse and inclusive, representative of the communities in which we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through our online application process. As part of the recruitment process, MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process with us, please contact Alana Burgess at [email protected] or 902.455.8260. We're looking for Core Skills Ability to work in a fast paced environment Adaptable and Flexible Client-focused Organized self-starter Positive Can-do Attitude Strong interpersonal and communication skills A little bit about us McInnes Cooper About MC McInnes Cooper is among the 25 largest law firms in Canada and a member of Lex Mundi, the world's leading network of independent law firms. Providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients from Canada and abroad, the firm continues to thrive through its relentless focus on client success, talent engagement and innovation. With an integrated team of 220 lawyers and over 250 professional resources across seven offices in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, St. John's and Sydney, McInnes Cooper is positioned - both in size and experience - to offer clients a full range of legal services. Our People At McInnes Cooper you will find a team that values you. We recognize that our members are key in delivering outstanding client service and we provide a collaborative, professional environment with a member focused culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values, respects and supports different perspectives, cultures and experiences. Diversity & Inclusion We recognize that our individual differences make us a stronger, more adaptable law firm. We embrace these differences and give all of our members the opportunity to develop their unique skills and talents. Collective Social Responsibility We are recognized as a leader and innovator amongst Canadian law firms in the field of Collective Social Responsibility. Our people are concerned citizens who enjoy giving back. Together, we focus on developing ongoing partnerships with community organizations that do amazing work, often despite limited resources and public awareness. As a firm, we have the ability to respond with contributions of time and monetary support, and our people give generously of their skills and effort. Pro Bono Legal Services Through our Pro Bono Program, we provide legal counsel to disadvantaged people and organizations that have difficulty gaining access to justice on matters of public interest. Environmental Stewardship Like any large organization, our operations leave a footprint on the environment. From paper use and waste production to transportation and energy consumption, we continually look for opportunities to minimize that impact.      

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service. When it comes to equity, diversity and inclusion, we not only accept it — we celebrate it, support it and thrive on it. To create an engaging and rewarding place to work, we seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals. Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do. Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks/paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business support services team work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions. OPPORTUNITY Gowling WLG’s Calgary office is currently seeking two motivated Associate Lawyers with 1-4 years of commercial litigation experience to join its dynamic Advocacy Group. The candidate will work closely with strong teammates, senior advocates and great mentors to provide exceptional service. The ideal candidate must have proven client management skills, strong analytical, communication, and drafting skills, and be prepared to engage in a team environment on challenging work with our clients. If you are a junior or mid-level associate looking for a great opportunity, this could be the career move for you. APPLICATION DETAILS Interested candidates should forward their resumes, including academic records, in confidence via the career page on our website. Gowling WLG is proud to offer equal employment opportunities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

ABOUT GOWLING WLG At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service. Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals. Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions. PROFILE Working within our Advocacy group with a focus on commercial litigation, the Legal Administrative Assistant will perform full legal administrative responsibilities in a confidential nature for one or more professionals. RESPONSIBILITIES Organizing and expediting the flow of work through the professional's practice, initiating any follow-up action as appropriate. Working proactively in the day-to-day support of the professional's practice. Accurately preparing legal documents and correspondence with minimal direction. Transcribing and typing legal documents and correspondence. Liaising between the legal professionals and various internal and external individuals and clients. Managing the professional’s calendar, including travel arrangements. Preparing expense reports. Preparing and organizing meeting and briefing materials for the professional. Preparing litigation documents, including Books of Authorities, Compendium of Argument. Supporting the practice group in monitoring billing matters and undertaking of administrative tasks Any other duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS Relevant post secondary education (such as Administrative Assistant or Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma) coupled with a minimum of three years in a legal environment. Experience in civil litigation is an asset. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of Litigation management programs is an asset. Experience with the Ontario Superior Court, the Information Privacy Commissioner, the Human Rights Tribunal and/or any health colleges would be an asset. Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner. Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment. Strong written, oral and verbal communication skills. Strong organization and time management skills. Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset. Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work structure. Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.