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Department Overview
Under close supervision, provides standard legal assistant and reception support for one or more staff Lawyers; maintains a close and highly responsive relationship to the day-to-day activities of the Lawyer(s)
Job Description
Prepares, through transcription of written or recorded documents, standard legal documents (i.e. correspondence, factums, motions, summonses etc.)
Drafts standard legal documents, correspondence and
pleadings for review by lawyer(s). Edits grammar, punctuation and spelling as needed. Handles routine inquiries in Lawyer's absence ( i.e., negotiates
extensions of time) Manages lawyer's calendar ( i.e., schedules appointments,
coordinates appearances). Resolves scheduling conflicts with Attorney's approval. Answers select telephone inquiries based on knowledge of case and provide reception coverage for office as needed.
Responds to written or telephone inquiries with a standard letter.
Establishes, maintains, and when necessary, revises lawyer's files.
Performs additional duties as requested such as:
Arranges medical exams.
Maintains lists of witnesses, Subpoenas, fees, etc.
Requests fees for payment from Claims department
Participates in arranging lawyer’s files for easy access during trials
Informs witnesses of scheduled court appearances
Maintains Law Library.
And other miscellaneous duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Job Requirements
You have a secondary school diploma
You have a minimum of six months to one year experience
in an office environment
You have strong computer skills and MS Office
You are able to work in a fast paced office environment
You can juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
You are able to organize and prioritize daily tasks
You maintain a high level of confidentiality
You are customer service oriented
Inclusiveness
At TD, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a clear legal job board workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Dec 07, 2019
Full time
Tell us your story. Don't go unnoticed. Explain why you're a winning candidate. Think "TD" if you crave meaningful work and embrace change like we do. We are a trusted North American leader that cares about people and inspires them to grow and move forward.
Stay current and competitive. Carve out a career for yourself. Grow with us.
Department Overview
Under close supervision, provides standard legal assistant and reception support for one or more staff Lawyers; maintains a close and highly responsive relationship to the day-to-day activities of the Lawyer(s)
Job Description
Prepares, through transcription of written or recorded documents, standard legal documents (i.e. correspondence, factums, motions, summonses etc.)
Drafts standard legal documents, correspondence and
pleadings for review by lawyer(s). Edits grammar, punctuation and spelling as needed. Handles routine inquiries in Lawyer's absence ( i.e., negotiates
extensions of time) Manages lawyer's calendar ( i.e., schedules appointments,
coordinates appearances). Resolves scheduling conflicts with Attorney's approval. Answers select telephone inquiries based on knowledge of case and provide reception coverage for office as needed.
Responds to written or telephone inquiries with a standard letter.
Establishes, maintains, and when necessary, revises lawyer's files.
Performs additional duties as requested such as:
Arranges medical exams.
Maintains lists of witnesses, Subpoenas, fees, etc.
Requests fees for payment from Claims department
Participates in arranging lawyer’s files for easy access during trials
Informs witnesses of scheduled court appearances
Maintains Law Library.
And other miscellaneous duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Job Requirements
You have a secondary school diploma
You have a minimum of six months to one year experience
in an office environment
You have strong computer skills and MS Office
You are able to work in a fast paced office environment
You can juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
You are able to organize and prioritize daily tasks
You maintain a high level of confidentiality
You are customer service oriented
Inclusiveness
At TD, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a clear legal job board workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Our culture and values are something we’re proud of, and are why we’re recognized as a “Top Company” to work for in Canada. At PwC we create leaders within our organization, within our clients’ organizations and within the community. We know great leaders inspire those around them and bring perspectives together to achieve what matters most. With PwC you’ll have a network for life. When you join us, you become part of an exclusive network of current PwC partners, staff and alumni, that will help you ignite a meaningful career.
A career in Administration and Secretarial Services, within Internal Firm Services, will give you with the opportunity to provide administrative support to PwC employees. You’ll focus on using business software applications to prepare reports, receiving and directing incoming calls or emails to the appropriate parties, arranging business travel, tracking expenses, and coordinating meeting arrangements. Our team is led by the national administrative services team that oversees executive assistants and team assistants, administrative support concierge, dual support specialists, office services, document production, meeting and events, and project management. You’ll help our team with calendar management, internal and external client scheduling, travel arrangements, expense reconciliation, client or account research, report generation and review, and routine communication management.
To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.
At the Administrative level, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.
Responsibilities include:
Calendar management – Monitor and/or manage assigned lawyers Google calendar. This includes responsibility for: arranging internal and external meetings, responding to changing priorities; the coordination of meeting logistics and the preparation of supporting material.
E-mail management – Monitor and/or manage e-mail on behalf of assigned lawyers as requested. This includes responsibility for reviewing, sorting and prioritizing incoming e-mail; taking action or responding to requests on behalf of the lawyer.
Work process management – Organize and expedite the flow of work through the professional's practice, initiating any follow-up action as appropriate. Maintaining a tickler system for deadlines. Review of upcoming deadlines and work requirements with the lawyers; manage the flow of work to the lawyers (such as documents for review/signature).
Document Production – Preparing, editing, formatting, printing, scanning and revising a variety of legal documents such as correspondence, memoranda, litigation documents, reports, forms, labels, and other printed material through copy typing or other instructions, while adhering to branding standards.
File Management – Managing files, including opening new files, maintaining large and complex files, ensuring all physical and electronic filing, is organized and up to date regularly. Working with Records Management and Administrative Clerks to create, maintain and store client files as appropriate.
Organize logistics and material for internal/external events, or training sessions on behalf of the lawyers
Prepare and submit expense reports and book travel using company approved travel provider (Concur)
Organize and code invoices for payment as directed by lawyers
Docket entry, pre-bill and account preparation
Arranging and preparing for court filings
Requirements:
An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work.
Successful completion of post-secondary education in a related Legal Assistant or Law Clerk/Paralegal program.
1-5 years of work experience in a legal environment; preference will be given to previous experience gained within a large firm environment.
Strong technical skills using MS Office, Workshare Compare, iManage, and Nuance PDF. Experience with Google would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Ecore and Strategis websites.
In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, corporate transaction documents, court rules and procedures.
Strong client service focus in dealing with both external and internal clients, displaying an image of professionalism, discretion, integrity, and tact.
Excellent judgement and strong problem-solving skills, including a proactive approach to working with staff and clients at all levels while demonstrating flexibility.
Must have strong organizational skills, meticulous follow-up and follow-through, good judgement and ability to prioritize and pay attention to detail.
Effective listening skills; excellent oral and written communication.
Why you’ll love working for PwC
We want you to love every (if not, almost every) minute of your career, having said this, we get it. Each life stage we go through comes with a new set of priorities and demands. This is why we support you through a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits, so regardless of your situation, there’s something for everyone.
Leading benefits for our permanent staff include:
A competitive compensation package
Sponsored investments, pensions and saving plans with matching firm contributions
Flexible working
PwC FlexBenefits, for personalised medical & dental coverage, including enhanced mental health benefit
Every day recognition and real time appreciation through our rewards and recognition program
Dress for your day with our flexible dress environment
Health, wellness and fitness perks
Family-friendly benefits, including maternity and parental leave policies and support networks to help you prepare for your successful return to work
Adoption/surrogacy benefits
Back-up child and elder care support
Career defining project work and international experience
Development opportunities including learning on the job, formal learning, learning from others and access to “Vantage” our digital learning system
Award winning programs including “Women in Leadership” and “Enhanced Pursuit Program”
A coach to help develop skills, diversify experiences and achieve career aspirations
See how you can create your future at PwC:
http://https://pwc.to/2kUQFOp
Every day we see how people make businesses great. But it's not only about skills. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, please consider applying. We recognize that experience comes in many forms, and passionate teams reimagine the possible. Create your future at PwC.
Dec 07, 2019
Full time
Our culture and values are something we’re proud of, and are why we’re recognized as a “Top Company” to work for in Canada. At PwC we create leaders within our organization, within our clients’ organizations and within the community. We know great leaders inspire those around them and bring perspectives together to achieve what matters most. With PwC you’ll have a network for life. When you join us, you become part of an exclusive network of current PwC partners, staff and alumni, that will help you ignite a meaningful career.
A career in Administration and Secretarial Services, within Internal Firm Services, will give you with the opportunity to provide administrative support to PwC employees. You’ll focus on using business software applications to prepare reports, receiving and directing incoming calls or emails to the appropriate parties, arranging business travel, tracking expenses, and coordinating meeting arrangements. Our team is led by the national administrative services team that oversees executive assistants and team assistants, administrative support concierge, dual support specialists, office services, document production, meeting and events, and project management. You’ll help our team with calendar management, internal and external client scheduling, travel arrangements, expense reconciliation, client or account research, report generation and review, and routine communication management.
To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.
At the Administrative level, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.
Responsibilities include:
Calendar management – Monitor and/or manage assigned lawyers Google calendar. This includes responsibility for: arranging internal and external meetings, responding to changing priorities; the coordination of meeting logistics and the preparation of supporting material.
E-mail management – Monitor and/or manage e-mail on behalf of assigned lawyers as requested. This includes responsibility for reviewing, sorting and prioritizing incoming e-mail; taking action or responding to requests on behalf of the lawyer.
Work process management – Organize and expedite the flow of work through the professional's practice, initiating any follow-up action as appropriate. Maintaining a tickler system for deadlines. Review of upcoming deadlines and work requirements with the lawyers; manage the flow of work to the lawyers (such as documents for review/signature).
Document Production – Preparing, editing, formatting, printing, scanning and revising a variety of legal documents such as correspondence, memoranda, litigation documents, reports, forms, labels, and other printed material through copy typing or other instructions, while adhering to branding standards.
File Management – Managing files, including opening new files, maintaining large and complex files, ensuring all physical and electronic filing, is organized and up to date regularly. Working with Records Management and Administrative Clerks to create, maintain and store client files as appropriate.
Organize logistics and material for internal/external events, or training sessions on behalf of the lawyers
Prepare and submit expense reports and book travel using company approved travel provider (Concur)
Organize and code invoices for payment as directed by lawyers
Docket entry, pre-bill and account preparation
Arranging and preparing for court filings
Requirements:
An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work.
Successful completion of post-secondary education in a related Legal Assistant or Law Clerk/Paralegal program.
1-5 years of work experience in a legal environment; preference will be given to previous experience gained within a large firm environment.
Strong technical skills using MS Office, Workshare Compare, iManage, and Nuance PDF. Experience with Google would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Ecore and Strategis websites.
In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, corporate transaction documents, court rules and procedures.
Strong client service focus in dealing with both external and internal clients, displaying an image of professionalism, discretion, integrity, and tact.
Excellent judgement and strong problem-solving skills, including a proactive approach to working with staff and clients at all levels while demonstrating flexibility.
Must have strong organizational skills, meticulous follow-up and follow-through, good judgement and ability to prioritize and pay attention to detail.
Effective listening skills; excellent oral and written communication.
Why you’ll love working for PwC
We want you to love every (if not, almost every) minute of your career, having said this, we get it. Each life stage we go through comes with a new set of priorities and demands. This is why we support you through a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits, so regardless of your situation, there’s something for everyone.
Leading benefits for our permanent staff include:
A competitive compensation package
Sponsored investments, pensions and saving plans with matching firm contributions
Flexible working
PwC FlexBenefits, for personalised medical & dental coverage, including enhanced mental health benefit
Every day recognition and real time appreciation through our rewards and recognition program
Dress for your day with our flexible dress environment
Health, wellness and fitness perks
Family-friendly benefits, including maternity and parental leave policies and support networks to help you prepare for your successful return to work
Adoption/surrogacy benefits
Back-up child and elder care support
Career defining project work and international experience
Development opportunities including learning on the job, formal learning, learning from others and access to “Vantage” our digital learning system
Award winning programs including “Women in Leadership” and “Enhanced Pursuit Program”
A coach to help develop skills, diversify experiences and achieve career aspirations
See how you can create your future at PwC:
http://https://pwc.to/2kUQFOp
Every day we see how people make businesses great. But it's not only about skills. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, please consider applying. We recognize that experience comes in many forms, and passionate teams reimagine the possible. Create your future at PwC.
The Team
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada is currently seeking a permanent full-time Legal Assistant role for our Resource Team. This role will provide support to all departments within the firm. The Resource Team is comprised of legal assistants with experience in all areas of law who have chosen to dedicate their skills to providing absence relief for other assistants. Assistants are expected to maintain familiarity with all technology and policy updates.
The Role
Prepare correspondence and legal documents from precedents, handwritten notes and dictation
Prioritize workflow to ensure completion of accurate work within established deadlines
Maintain files, including daily filing, file organization, opening and closing files
Schedule appointments and boardroom bookings
Handle telephone calls and correspondence
Time entry and bill preparation
Scheduling travel
Other administrative duties as required
Skills and Experience Required:
Legal Assistant Diploma from an accredited institution
6 to 9 years of experience as a legal assistant
Litigation experience considered an asset
Advanced technical skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
Exceptional communication skills
Ability to work both independently and in a team atmosphere
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple competing and urgent deadlines
Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
Highly motivated and personable
Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal firm. We provide the world’s pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 3800 lawyers and other legal staff based in more than 50 cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.
Recognized for our industry focus, we are strong across all the key industry sectors: financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport; technology and innovation; and life sciences and healthcare.
Wherever we are, we operate in accordance with our global business principles of quality, unity and integrity. We aim to provide the highest possible standard of legal service in each of our offices and to maintain that level of quality at every point of contact.
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, Norton Rose Fulbright Australia, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP and Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Inc are separate legal entities and all of them are members of Norton Rose Fulbright Verein, a Swiss verein. Norton Rose Fulbright Verein helps coordinate the activities of the members but does not itself provide legal services to clients.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity is an important firm value. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. This means that all job applicants, employees and partners will receive equal treatment regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
To apply, please visit the Careers page of our website at www.nortonrosefulbright.com. We thank all candidates for their application, but will be contacting only those whom we select to invite for an interview.
Dec 07, 2019
Full time
The Team
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada is currently seeking a permanent full-time Legal Assistant role for our Resource Team. This role will provide support to all departments within the firm. The Resource Team is comprised of legal assistants with experience in all areas of law who have chosen to dedicate their skills to providing absence relief for other assistants. Assistants are expected to maintain familiarity with all technology and policy updates.
The Role
Prepare correspondence and legal documents from precedents, handwritten notes and dictation
Prioritize workflow to ensure completion of accurate work within established deadlines
Maintain files, including daily filing, file organization, opening and closing files
Schedule appointments and boardroom bookings
Handle telephone calls and correspondence
Time entry and bill preparation
Scheduling travel
Other administrative duties as required
Skills and Experience Required:
Legal Assistant Diploma from an accredited institution
6 to 9 years of experience as a legal assistant
Litigation experience considered an asset
Advanced technical skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
Exceptional communication skills
Ability to work both independently and in a team atmosphere
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple competing and urgent deadlines
Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
Highly motivated and personable
Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal firm. We provide the world’s pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 3800 lawyers and other legal staff based in more than 50 cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.
Recognized for our industry focus, we are strong across all the key industry sectors: financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport; technology and innovation; and life sciences and healthcare.
Wherever we are, we operate in accordance with our global business principles of quality, unity and integrity. We aim to provide the highest possible standard of legal service in each of our offices and to maintain that level of quality at every point of contact.
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, Norton Rose Fulbright Australia, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP and Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Inc are separate legal entities and all of them are members of Norton Rose Fulbright Verein, a Swiss verein. Norton Rose Fulbright Verein helps coordinate the activities of the members but does not itself provide legal services to clients.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity is an important firm value. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. This means that all job applicants, employees and partners will receive equal treatment regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
To apply, please visit the Careers page of our website at www.nortonrosefulbright.com. We thank all candidates for their application, but will be contacting only those whom we select to invite for an interview.
MLT Aikins - Western Canada's Law Firm
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Our Edmonton office is looking for a strong, experienced paralegal to join the team and work with our growing litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have good practical training and experience from years of busy litigation practice at a business law firm. Experience with iPro/Eclipse will be considered an asset.
This is a client-based environment, and the litigation paralegals work directly with lawyers and clients on transactions across the firm. The candidate must be able to take instruction, understand basic litigation transactions and work independently to provide draft documentation. Must also be able to multi-task and prioritize a workload, pay attention to detail, and have excellent organizational, communication and written skills.
Responsibilities/Qualifications Include :
Graduate of a recognized Legal Assistant Program/Paralegal Studies Program (equivalencies will be considered)
Minimum 8-10 years of experience in an active litigation practice
Fact investigation or review of documentation received from adjusters
File overview/synopsis including preparation of Initial File Summary, inclusive of summary of limitation dates
Research – quantum/liability where appropriate
Overseeing and encouraging litigation department standard organization of files, overseeing trial book preparations
Responsible for own diarization system and limitation dates for individual files
Preparing Bill of Costs including summarizing and review of opposing parties’ Bill of Costs
Organizing and overseeing the preparation of Written Briefs/arguments etc.
Enforcement – capable of performing all aspects of civil enforcement rules, forms etc.
Preparing Affidavits of Records; meet with clients to review Affidavits of Records and track down deponents, if required
Preparing Notices of Motion, Affidavit and Order
Preparing Notices of Orders, Releases and Discontinuances of Action – general pleading preparation
Summarize Medicals / prepare indices / quantum
Preparing initial Statements of Defence/Claim
Maintaining Undertakings and Responses
Preparing Exhibit Lists
Preparing Notice of Appeal, Appeal Books, Agreed Statement of Facts
A friendly, cooperative atmosphere typifies the working environment of the Edmonton office of MLT Aikins. Salary is negotiable. Please note that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Dec 06, 2019
Full time
Our Edmonton office is looking for a strong, experienced paralegal to join the team and work with our growing litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have good practical training and experience from years of busy litigation practice at a business law firm. Experience with iPro/Eclipse will be considered an asset.
This is a client-based environment, and the litigation paralegals work directly with lawyers and clients on transactions across the firm. The candidate must be able to take instruction, understand basic litigation transactions and work independently to provide draft documentation. Must also be able to multi-task and prioritize a workload, pay attention to detail, and have excellent organizational, communication and written skills.
Responsibilities/Qualifications Include :
Graduate of a recognized Legal Assistant Program/Paralegal Studies Program (equivalencies will be considered)
Minimum 8-10 years of experience in an active litigation practice
Fact investigation or review of documentation received from adjusters
File overview/synopsis including preparation of Initial File Summary, inclusive of summary of limitation dates
Research – quantum/liability where appropriate
Overseeing and encouraging litigation department standard organization of files, overseeing trial book preparations
Responsible for own diarization system and limitation dates for individual files
Preparing Bill of Costs including summarizing and review of opposing parties’ Bill of Costs
Organizing and overseeing the preparation of Written Briefs/arguments etc.
Enforcement – capable of performing all aspects of civil enforcement rules, forms etc.
Preparing Affidavits of Records; meet with clients to review Affidavits of Records and track down deponents, if required
Preparing Notices of Motion, Affidavit and Order
Preparing Notices of Orders, Releases and Discontinuances of Action – general pleading preparation
Summarize Medicals / prepare indices / quantum
Preparing initial Statements of Defence/Claim
Maintaining Undertakings and Responses
Preparing Exhibit Lists
Preparing Notice of Appeal, Appeal Books, Agreed Statement of Facts
A friendly, cooperative atmosphere typifies the working environment of the Edmonton office of MLT Aikins. Salary is negotiable. Please note that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Do you picture yourself as a valued member of an industry-leading organization? If you answered yes to these questions, Air Canada is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the diverse and vibrant team working together to lead the growth and expansion of Canada’s flag carrier.
Air Canada is Canada's largest domestic and international airline serving more than 220 airports on six continents and the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from independent U.K. research firm Skytrax. In 2019, Air Canada has been voted for the eighth time in ten years, the Best Airline in North America. We are among the 20 largest airlines in the world and in 2018 served nearly 51 million customers. We plan on serving and delighting even more. We are undergoing significant growth and transforming to become a global aviation champion.
We have an innovative legal team that continues to earn the respect and confidence of our internal colleagues, participating as true business partners to support Air Canada’s strategic objectives. When you join Air Canada and its Legal Department, you’ll become a vital part of a team of driven professionals that are truly making a difference, connecting Canada and the world.
We are seeking a legal assistant to join our dynamic legal team in Montreal on a permanent basis. Reporting to various legal Counsel, the selected candidate will provide a variety of support on a wide range of matters. The selected candidate will be one who is a dynamic team player, as collaboration is an essential aspect of the job.
The successful candidate will need to have strong organizational skills and possess meaningful experience in a legal department, law firm or in a comparable position. The person will be called upon to perform the following tasks (among others):
Provide administrative and secretarial support for several Counsels;
Maintain and up-date extensive filing system;
Open, organize and maintain files and documents including computer files for rapid and effective retrieval;
Review and monitor status of files and assist with follow-up;
Maintain and coordinate efficient flow of documents;
Manage and maintain Counsel schedules;
Organize and coordinate meetings/conference calls as well as travel arrangements for Counsel;
Ensure follow-up on status of action items/projects;
Provide accurate word-processing support by composing and/or editing a variety of documents, including highly confidential correspondence, memoranda and contracts;
Perform additional functions as directed or assumed on personal initiative to improve workflows and processes.
The selected candidate may not necessarily have experience to perform all tasks and will receive hands on training from our capable team.
Qualifications
To succeed in the position, the candidate should have a track record demonstrating the following qualities or characteristics:
Proven experience as an executive administrative assistant, senior executive assistant or in other secretarial position;
Excellent knowledge of MS Office;
Exemplary planning and time management skills;
Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload;
Discretion and tact;
Minimum of high school degree with 5 years of secretarial and/or administrative work experience;
Availability to work flexible hours, on occasion;
Capable communication and interpersonal skills;
Excellent attention to detail;
A team player who cares about getting the job done and well, willing to roll up sleeves when needed;
Ability to work without immediate and constant supervision;
Ability to work well under pressure with speed and precision, and to determine priorities to meet various deadlines;
Desire to take on new initiatives, to learn and adapt to new types of work and to changing requirements;
A desire and ability to continuously expand and update professional knowledge and hone training skills to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.
Integrity (including a strong work ethic, discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information, dedication to follow through on commitments, and openness and honesty in communications as well as a respectful demeanour) is assumed.
Knowledge of the industry is an asset. A successful candidate will be one who takes pride in his or her role as a representative of the Best Airline in North America.
Dec 06, 2019
Full time
Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Do you picture yourself as a valued member of an industry-leading organization? If you answered yes to these questions, Air Canada is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the diverse and vibrant team working together to lead the growth and expansion of Canada’s flag carrier.
Air Canada is Canada's largest domestic and international airline serving more than 220 airports on six continents and the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from independent U.K. research firm Skytrax. In 2019, Air Canada has been voted for the eighth time in ten years, the Best Airline in North America. We are among the 20 largest airlines in the world and in 2018 served nearly 51 million customers. We plan on serving and delighting even more. We are undergoing significant growth and transforming to become a global aviation champion.
We have an innovative legal team that continues to earn the respect and confidence of our internal colleagues, participating as true business partners to support Air Canada’s strategic objectives. When you join Air Canada and its Legal Department, you’ll become a vital part of a team of driven professionals that are truly making a difference, connecting Canada and the world.
We are seeking a legal assistant to join our dynamic legal team in Montreal on a permanent basis. Reporting to various legal Counsel, the selected candidate will provide a variety of support on a wide range of matters. The selected candidate will be one who is a dynamic team player, as collaboration is an essential aspect of the job.
The successful candidate will need to have strong organizational skills and possess meaningful experience in a legal department, law firm or in a comparable position. The person will be called upon to perform the following tasks (among others):
Provide administrative and secretarial support for several Counsels;
Maintain and up-date extensive filing system;
Open, organize and maintain files and documents including computer files for rapid and effective retrieval;
Review and monitor status of files and assist with follow-up;
Maintain and coordinate efficient flow of documents;
Manage and maintain Counsel schedules;
Organize and coordinate meetings/conference calls as well as travel arrangements for Counsel;
Ensure follow-up on status of action items/projects;
Provide accurate word-processing support by composing and/or editing a variety of documents, including highly confidential correspondence, memoranda and contracts;
Perform additional functions as directed or assumed on personal initiative to improve workflows and processes.
The selected candidate may not necessarily have experience to perform all tasks and will receive hands on training from our capable team.
Qualifications
To succeed in the position, the candidate should have a track record demonstrating the following qualities or characteristics:
Proven experience as an executive administrative assistant, senior executive assistant or in other secretarial position;
Excellent knowledge of MS Office;
Exemplary planning and time management skills;
Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload;
Discretion and tact;
Minimum of high school degree with 5 years of secretarial and/or administrative work experience;
Availability to work flexible hours, on occasion;
Capable communication and interpersonal skills;
Excellent attention to detail;
A team player who cares about getting the job done and well, willing to roll up sleeves when needed;
Ability to work without immediate and constant supervision;
Ability to work well under pressure with speed and precision, and to determine priorities to meet various deadlines;
Desire to take on new initiatives, to learn and adapt to new types of work and to changing requirements;
A desire and ability to continuously expand and update professional knowledge and hone training skills to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.
Integrity (including a strong work ethic, discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information, dedication to follow through on commitments, and openness and honesty in communications as well as a respectful demeanour) is assumed.
Knowledge of the industry is an asset. A successful candidate will be one who takes pride in his or her role as a representative of the Best Airline in North America.
Bennett Jones LLP
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver - Litigation Support Specialist
Essential Functions:
Review and organize client production documents, scanning and coding documents and e-discovery processing
Draft Affidavits of Records
Export load files and import new data
Preparation of production, witness and expert binders
Organization of exhibits, undertakings, pleadings and motion materials
Export network cases to laptop and synching same with network
Provide training to staff and lawyers on e-discovery software
Responsible for maintaining a positive rapport with lawyers, co-workers, court staff and clients
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years litigation support/legal assistant experience preferred
Post-secondary education in a Legal Assistant or Paralegal program is an asset
Experience with electronic discovery software
Exceptional organizational skills and time management skills with a strong attention to detail
Ability to respond to everyday tasks with minimum supervision
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Apply To:
Human Resources Bennett Jones Services Limited Partnership 2500 Park Place, 666 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC V6C 2X8 E-mail: hrvancouver@bennettjones.com All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory verification of a Canadian criminal record check. Determination of the factors that constitute satisfactory verification is within the sole discretion of Bennett Jones. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Dec 06, 2019
Full time
Vancouver - Litigation Support Specialist
Essential Functions:
Review and organize client production documents, scanning and coding documents and e-discovery processing
Draft Affidavits of Records
Export load files and import new data
Preparation of production, witness and expert binders
Organization of exhibits, undertakings, pleadings and motion materials
Export network cases to laptop and synching same with network
Provide training to staff and lawyers on e-discovery software
Responsible for maintaining a positive rapport with lawyers, co-workers, court staff and clients
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years litigation support/legal assistant experience preferred
Post-secondary education in a Legal Assistant or Paralegal program is an asset
Experience with electronic discovery software
Exceptional organizational skills and time management skills with a strong attention to detail
Ability to respond to everyday tasks with minimum supervision
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Apply To:
Human Resources Bennett Jones Services Limited Partnership 2500 Park Place, 666 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC V6C 2X8 E-mail: hrvancouver@bennettjones.com All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory verification of a Canadian criminal record check. Determination of the factors that constitute satisfactory verification is within the sole discretion of Bennett Jones. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
BC Public Service
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Legal Assistant Clerk Stenographer R11
This position is excluded from union membership. The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens, per the Public Service Act. We welcome and encourage applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, person of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity in the BC Public Service. This posting is for a permanent position that is currently vacant in the Labour, Employment and Human Rights Law Group. An eligibility list may be established for future permanent or temporary opportunities within the Vancouver Office (including the Civil Litigation Group). A career-building opportunity for a talented administrative professional
The Attorney General is the legal advisor to the government of British Columbia and is charged with ensuring that the administration of public affairs is carried out in accordance with the law. The Ministry of Attorney General is structured to carry out this mandate under the direction of the Attorney General, and Legal Services Branch (LSB) supports the Ministry in fulfilling this mandate by serving as legal advisor to government in civil law matters. LSB provides legal advice to government and ensures that legal risks associated with government operations are reduced. LSB’s clients include all ministries of the government, Cabinet and certain public agencies.
This position currently provides support to legal counsel in the Labour, Employment and Human Rights Group (LEHR) and may also be required to provide support to lawyers in other practice groups who are located in Vancouver.
Legal Counsel in the LEHR Law Group are also responsible for appearing on behalf of the Attorney General of British Columbia and Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of British Columbia before various levels of court, administrative tribunals as well as provide opinion and advice work with respect to Labour, Employment, Human Rights, Teacher Regulation, Private Training Institutions and the Liquor Distribution Branch.
As a Legal Assistant, you will provide administrative and secretarial assistance to legal counsel within the Barristers and/or Solicitors Divisions of the Legal Services Branch. This is a multifaceted position which includes duties such as:
Compiling and organizing pleadings and books in proper form pursuant to Practice Directives and Rules that govern the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the British Columbia Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Canada and various administrative tribunals; coordinating, and scheduling hearings of interlocutory applications, injunctions, examinations for discovery, pre-trial applications, trials, and appeals.
Excellent time management and organizational skills, the ability to prioritize, along with flexibility in responding to shifting work demands are required. The successful candidate will also have a keen attention to detail, as well as exceptional proofreading and editing skills.
Maintaining a physical and electronic filing system.
You must possess effective communication skills, be collaborative team player, be able to take initiative appropriately, and able to work independently under pressure.
If you are seeking to gain valuable experience to advance your administrative career in a dynamic environment, we look forward to your application.
The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer. The BC Public Service is an inclusive and accessible employer. Please advise the hiring manager if any accommodations are required to assist you to ensure equitable participation. For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Gillian.Young@gov.bc.ca . DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS . For more information about how to create or update your profile and how to submit your application, please refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.
NOTE : Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.
Job Requirements: In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below: Secondary school graduation or equivalent. Completion of a Legal Office Administrative Assistant program from a recognized institution, or equivalent knowledge and experience in a legal environment.
Experience in an administrative/secretarial position.
Preference may be given to applicants with 2 or more years' experience in a legal environment.
Preference may be given to applicants with a litigation background.
Experience in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, Internet and other standard computer applications in MS Office.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting. A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Cover letter required: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process. Resume required: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire: YES - You will be required to answer a standard questionnaire.
Dec 05, 2019
Full time
Legal Assistant Clerk Stenographer R11
This position is excluded from union membership. The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens, per the Public Service Act. We welcome and encourage applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, person of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity in the BC Public Service. This posting is for a permanent position that is currently vacant in the Labour, Employment and Human Rights Law Group. An eligibility list may be established for future permanent or temporary opportunities within the Vancouver Office (including the Civil Litigation Group). A career-building opportunity for a talented administrative professional
The Attorney General is the legal advisor to the government of British Columbia and is charged with ensuring that the administration of public affairs is carried out in accordance with the law. The Ministry of Attorney General is structured to carry out this mandate under the direction of the Attorney General, and Legal Services Branch (LSB) supports the Ministry in fulfilling this mandate by serving as legal advisor to government in civil law matters. LSB provides legal advice to government and ensures that legal risks associated with government operations are reduced. LSB’s clients include all ministries of the government, Cabinet and certain public agencies.
This position currently provides support to legal counsel in the Labour, Employment and Human Rights Group (LEHR) and may also be required to provide support to lawyers in other practice groups who are located in Vancouver.
Legal Counsel in the LEHR Law Group are also responsible for appearing on behalf of the Attorney General of British Columbia and Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of British Columbia before various levels of court, administrative tribunals as well as provide opinion and advice work with respect to Labour, Employment, Human Rights, Teacher Regulation, Private Training Institutions and the Liquor Distribution Branch.
As a Legal Assistant, you will provide administrative and secretarial assistance to legal counsel within the Barristers and/or Solicitors Divisions of the Legal Services Branch. This is a multifaceted position which includes duties such as:
Compiling and organizing pleadings and books in proper form pursuant to Practice Directives and Rules that govern the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the British Columbia Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Canada and various administrative tribunals; coordinating, and scheduling hearings of interlocutory applications, injunctions, examinations for discovery, pre-trial applications, trials, and appeals.
Excellent time management and organizational skills, the ability to prioritize, along with flexibility in responding to shifting work demands are required. The successful candidate will also have a keen attention to detail, as well as exceptional proofreading and editing skills.
Maintaining a physical and electronic filing system.
You must possess effective communication skills, be collaborative team player, be able to take initiative appropriately, and able to work independently under pressure.
If you are seeking to gain valuable experience to advance your administrative career in a dynamic environment, we look forward to your application.
The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer. The BC Public Service is an inclusive and accessible employer. Please advise the hiring manager if any accommodations are required to assist you to ensure equitable participation. For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Gillian.Young@gov.bc.ca . DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS . For more information about how to create or update your profile and how to submit your application, please refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.
NOTE : Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.
Job Requirements: In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below: Secondary school graduation or equivalent. Completion of a Legal Office Administrative Assistant program from a recognized institution, or equivalent knowledge and experience in a legal environment.
Experience in an administrative/secretarial position.
Preference may be given to applicants with 2 or more years' experience in a legal environment.
Preference may be given to applicants with a litigation background.
Experience in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, Internet and other standard computer applications in MS Office.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting. A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Cover letter required: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process. Resume required: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire: YES - You will be required to answer a standard questionnaire.
Company Information Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That's Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference. Job Summary Some advanced skills required to perform non-routine, moderately complex work. Ability to apply experience, skills, and knowledge to procedures, processes, and techniques to the more complex situations of the job. Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities Moderately complex support. Work requires independent planning and execution of multiple tasks. Assignments involve problem resolution, research and interpretation of department procedures and standards. Average project scope is company-wide or multi-phased department initiative, lasting a minimum of 1-2 months in duration. Complex scheduling. Typically involves internal, occasionally external, and company-wide scheduling. Full responsibility for company-wide event and travel planning. Prepares and submits expense accounts and other type expenses. Tracks/maintains/reports actual expenses versus budget; develops or updates budget system. Frequent internal and external contact. May involve interaction with all levels of management within the company. Interacts regularly with difficult callers and often diffuses initial concerns and/or complaints. Calls for moderate to advanced conflict resolution skills via phone and, occasionally, in person. Researches difficult or non-standard issues and provides recommendations to manager. Calls for frequent problem solving with internal and external staff. Utilizes basic change management skills. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High school degree or equivalent required. Education, Work Experience & Knowledge High School education or equivalent preferred. 4+ years of experience preferred. Job Specific & Technical Skills & Competencies Moderate to advanced skill level required for software applications. Advanced database queries, complicated Excel spreadsheets (e.g. vlookup) Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodation by way of the clear legal job board to persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process we will work with you to accommodate your needs.
Dec 05, 2019
Full time
Company Information Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That's Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference. Job Summary Some advanced skills required to perform non-routine, moderately complex work. Ability to apply experience, skills, and knowledge to procedures, processes, and techniques to the more complex situations of the job. Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities Moderately complex support. Work requires independent planning and execution of multiple tasks. Assignments involve problem resolution, research and interpretation of department procedures and standards. Average project scope is company-wide or multi-phased department initiative, lasting a minimum of 1-2 months in duration. Complex scheduling. Typically involves internal, occasionally external, and company-wide scheduling. Full responsibility for company-wide event and travel planning. Prepares and submits expense accounts and other type expenses. Tracks/maintains/reports actual expenses versus budget; develops or updates budget system. Frequent internal and external contact. May involve interaction with all levels of management within the company. Interacts regularly with difficult callers and often diffuses initial concerns and/or complaints. Calls for moderate to advanced conflict resolution skills via phone and, occasionally, in person. Researches difficult or non-standard issues and provides recommendations to manager. Calls for frequent problem solving with internal and external staff. Utilizes basic change management skills. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High school degree or equivalent required. Education, Work Experience & Knowledge High School education or equivalent preferred. 4+ years of experience preferred. Job Specific & Technical Skills & Competencies Moderate to advanced skill level required for software applications. Advanced database queries, complicated Excel spreadsheets (e.g. vlookup) Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodation by way of the clear legal job board to persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process we will work with you to accommodate your needs.
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. 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 teams work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.
PROFILE Our Calgary Employment, Labour and Equalities team provides a range of employment and immigration related services as well as guidance on Occupational Health & Safety and Workers’ Compensation matters. Our office represents a wide range of sectors including oil & gas, insurance, energy and agriculture. Additionally, our Calgary professionals advise on a number of employment matters arising out of transactions; including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and cross-border deals. We have a robust labour practice, acting exclusively for employers. We regularly appear before the Alberta Labour Relations Board, Alberta Human Rights Commission, all levels of Alberta court and frequently conduct grievance arbitration hearings.
We are looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant with excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a genuine interest in employment law to join our team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare legal documents, letters, memos and other documents as required according to general precedents and instructions from our legal professional;
Organize and expedite the flow of work through the professional’s practice, initiating any follow-up action as appropriate;
Work proactively in the day-to-day support of the professional’s practice including management of diary systems and databases to ensure important deadlines are met;
Use initiative and good judgement to relieve the professional of administrative detail including but not limited to accounting, opening and closing of files, and billing;
Coordinate flow of documents between legal professionals, various internal and external individuals and clients at all levels;
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong interest in Employment, Labour, & Equalities, with demonstrated experience in this area of law being required;
Experience in litigation is required;
Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is required;
Ability to handle a heavy and varied workload;
Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills;
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to set priorities while dealing with conflicting and emerging priorities;
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with other staff and professionals.
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.
Dec 04, 2019
Full time
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. 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 teams work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.
PROFILE Our Calgary Employment, Labour and Equalities team provides a range of employment and immigration related services as well as guidance on Occupational Health & Safety and Workers’ Compensation matters. Our office represents a wide range of sectors including oil & gas, insurance, energy and agriculture. Additionally, our Calgary professionals advise on a number of employment matters arising out of transactions; including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and cross-border deals. We have a robust labour practice, acting exclusively for employers. We regularly appear before the Alberta Labour Relations Board, Alberta Human Rights Commission, all levels of Alberta court and frequently conduct grievance arbitration hearings.
We are looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant with excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a genuine interest in employment law to join our team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare legal documents, letters, memos and other documents as required according to general precedents and instructions from our legal professional;
Organize and expedite the flow of work through the professional’s practice, initiating any follow-up action as appropriate;
Work proactively in the day-to-day support of the professional’s practice including management of diary systems and databases to ensure important deadlines are met;
Use initiative and good judgement to relieve the professional of administrative detail including but not limited to accounting, opening and closing of files, and billing;
Coordinate flow of documents between legal professionals, various internal and external individuals and clients at all levels;
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong interest in Employment, Labour, & Equalities, with demonstrated experience in this area of law being required;
Experience in litigation is required;
Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is required;
Ability to handle a heavy and varied workload;
Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills;
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to set priorities while dealing with conflicting and emerging priorities;
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with other staff and professionals.
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.
At Sun Life, we work together, share common values and encourage growth and achievement. We offer many career paths that attract a wide variety of talent and skills. Follow a path that lets your talents shine.
Job Description:
Sun Life’s high caliber legal team is seeking a Corporate/Securities Lawyer to join them as Counsel at our global headquarters in downtown Toronto. Reporting to the Assistant Vice-President & Senior Counsel, Corporate Legal, the successful candidate will collaborate with Sun Life’s various Corporate Office groups, including Finance, Capital, Investor Relations, Tax, Risk and Corporate Secretary. Responsibilities will include proactive and timely legal support on enterprise public disclosure, managing legal aspects of corporate and capital market projects, advising on securities and financial services regulation, and advising on governance matters.
This is a rare opportunity to join a collaborative team that offers sophisticated work, and a company wide focus on talent development.
The ideal candidate will be:
licensed to practice law in Ontario and have 5+ years of relevant securities law and corporate / transactional experience gained at a leading law firm or publicly traded company
able to engage and influence others with confidence, while building relationships across multiple areas of the business and working as a team player
a self-starter who is developing strong business acumen and the ability to effectively support simultaneous projects
proactively engaged to keep up with regulatory developments and changes
skilled at simplifying complex legal concepts to provide pro-active advice in a clear and concise manner
able to take a risk-based approach to the prioritization of work
The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.
Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com .
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Dec 04, 2019
Full time
At Sun Life, we work together, share common values and encourage growth and achievement. We offer many career paths that attract a wide variety of talent and skills. Follow a path that lets your talents shine.
Job Description:
Sun Life’s high caliber legal team is seeking a Corporate/Securities Lawyer to join them as Counsel at our global headquarters in downtown Toronto. Reporting to the Assistant Vice-President & Senior Counsel, Corporate Legal, the successful candidate will collaborate with Sun Life’s various Corporate Office groups, including Finance, Capital, Investor Relations, Tax, Risk and Corporate Secretary. Responsibilities will include proactive and timely legal support on enterprise public disclosure, managing legal aspects of corporate and capital market projects, advising on securities and financial services regulation, and advising on governance matters.
This is a rare opportunity to join a collaborative team that offers sophisticated work, and a company wide focus on talent development.
The ideal candidate will be:
licensed to practice law in Ontario and have 5+ years of relevant securities law and corporate / transactional experience gained at a leading law firm or publicly traded company
able to engage and influence others with confidence, while building relationships across multiple areas of the business and working as a team player
a self-starter who is developing strong business acumen and the ability to effectively support simultaneous projects
proactively engaged to keep up with regulatory developments and changes
skilled at simplifying complex legal concepts to provide pro-active advice in a clear and concise manner
able to take a risk-based approach to the prioritization of work
The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.
Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com .
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Fogler, Rubinoff LLP is a mid-sized business law firm with approximately 240 support staff and lawyers. Our firm successfully balances high standards of professionalism with a congenial and flexible work environment for our staff and lawyers. We are committed to delivering responsive, quality service, advice and technical expertise. We seek support staff that strive for excellence, are committed to client service and enjoy working as part of a team.
Our firm has an immediate opening for an Intermediate Legal Assistant for our litigation group. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in commercial litigation, is a self-starter, can work independently and as part of a team and has knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
T* he duties and responsibilities of the Intermediate Legal Assistant include: *
Dicta-typing; filing; keeping lawyers' calendars updated; updating internal database; scheduling examinations for discovery and other appointments
Drafting correspondence and pleadings
Preparing court forms, Affidavits of Documents, Undertakings, and other documents
Opening and closing files; entering dockets; preparing accounts
File organization
Communicating with clients and third parties
Qualifications:
Minimum of 3-5+ years' commercial litigation experience
Excellent computer skills including experience with 2013 MS Word, ACL, Legal Essence
Proficient in Rules of Civil Procedure and Court forms
Customer-service oriented
Excellent organizational skills
Conscientious with attention to detail
A Professional demeanor
Fogler, Rubinoff LLP offers a congenial work environment, competitive salary and benefits. We look forward to meeting the successful candidate and having a long-term professional relationship. We are looking for either an immediate or an early 2019 start.
We thank all applicants who apply by way of the clear legal job board for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. No agencies please.
Fogler, Rubinoff LLP is committed to a diverse workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
No Agencies Please
Dec 03, 2019
Full time
Fogler, Rubinoff LLP is a mid-sized business law firm with approximately 240 support staff and lawyers. Our firm successfully balances high standards of professionalism with a congenial and flexible work environment for our staff and lawyers. We are committed to delivering responsive, quality service, advice and technical expertise. We seek support staff that strive for excellence, are committed to client service and enjoy working as part of a team.
Our firm has an immediate opening for an Intermediate Legal Assistant for our litigation group. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in commercial litigation, is a self-starter, can work independently and as part of a team and has knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
T* he duties and responsibilities of the Intermediate Legal Assistant include: *
Dicta-typing; filing; keeping lawyers' calendars updated; updating internal database; scheduling examinations for discovery and other appointments
Drafting correspondence and pleadings
Preparing court forms, Affidavits of Documents, Undertakings, and other documents
Opening and closing files; entering dockets; preparing accounts
File organization
Communicating with clients and third parties
Qualifications:
Minimum of 3-5+ years' commercial litigation experience
Excellent computer skills including experience with 2013 MS Word, ACL, Legal Essence
Proficient in Rules of Civil Procedure and Court forms
Customer-service oriented
Excellent organizational skills
Conscientious with attention to detail
A Professional demeanor
Fogler, Rubinoff LLP offers a congenial work environment, competitive salary and benefits. We look forward to meeting the successful candidate and having a long-term professional relationship. We are looking for either an immediate or an early 2019 start.
We thank all applicants who apply by way of the clear legal job board for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted. No agencies please.
Fogler, Rubinoff LLP is committed to a diverse workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
No Agencies Please
Mulroney & Company
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Mulroney & Company is a boutique law firm in Downtown Victoria that generally handles civil litigation matters. Our office is small with only three lawyers, an articled student and two legal assistants.
We are looking for an assistant who works well in a small office environment and who is willing to handle various office tasks. Our preferred candidate will have either a legal assistant diploma or legal assistant experience.
Dec 03, 2019
Full time
Mulroney & Company is a boutique law firm in Downtown Victoria that generally handles civil litigation matters. Our office is small with only three lawyers, an articled student and two legal assistants.
We are looking for an assistant who works well in a small office environment and who is willing to handle various office tasks. Our preferred candidate will have either a legal assistant diploma or legal assistant experience.
Provides confidential, secretarial and administrative support to the Assistant City Solicitor.
Responsibilities
Provides real estate services including land acquisitions & conveyances, and related closures
Provides litigation and administrative tribunal assistance including preparation of document briefs, documentation - Court, LPAT, Fire Code Commission and other Administrative Tribunals
Prepares variety of agreements such as Access, Environmental Testing, Non-Disclosure, business related etc.
Performs title searches, reviewing reference plans, surveys, historical records to respond to title issues
Responds to and resolves general inquiries by lawyers, consultants, government agencies and internal staff on real estate related issues.
Administers file retention protocols and perform ongoing management of Legal Services files
Prepares Committee of Adjustment Agreements
Processes Industrial Restrictive Covenants
Reviews and/or prepares Engineering and Consulting Agreements for execution if needed
Prepares Trespass to Property Letters,
Assists with Municipal Code/By-law amendments
Requests for Release/Compliance of Agreements
Construction Liens release of funds
Performs reception and telephone duties as needed;
Distributes divisional mail as needed
Reviews and researches files to assist lawyers in division
Performs applicable records management functions
Requirements
Must have 2 years of specialized post-secondary training as a Municipal Law Clerk or a related field.
Must have 4 years related legal office experience.
Must have demonstrated knowledge of legal office structure and procedures for a municipal law environment
Must have a demonstrated understanding of related Provincial and Municipal Legislation, including the Planning Act, Registry Act, Land Titles act, Municipal Act, Rules of Civil Procedure.
Must have previous experience preparing legal documents and correspondence.
Must have previous experience conducting title searches
Must have an ability to work independently and as part of a team
Must have proven public relation and communication skills, in order to provide excellent service to both internal and external customers in a courteous and professional manner
Must have the ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally
Must have excellent organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Must have strong attention to detail
Must possess mathematical skills and be able to perform calculations accurately
Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the Internet
Must have proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines under pressure
Must have demonstrated ability to participate as an effective team member
Please note that as per Human Resources Policy #II-110, "Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials":"The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all Directors, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity.The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be:1. within the same Department in the case of permanent full-time, temporary full-time and part-time classifications.2. Within the same Division in the case of students." We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. We thank all applicants on the clear legal job board for their interest, however only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Dec 02, 2019
Full time
Provides confidential, secretarial and administrative support to the Assistant City Solicitor.
Responsibilities
Provides real estate services including land acquisitions & conveyances, and related closures
Provides litigation and administrative tribunal assistance including preparation of document briefs, documentation - Court, LPAT, Fire Code Commission and other Administrative Tribunals
Prepares variety of agreements such as Access, Environmental Testing, Non-Disclosure, business related etc.
Performs title searches, reviewing reference plans, surveys, historical records to respond to title issues
Responds to and resolves general inquiries by lawyers, consultants, government agencies and internal staff on real estate related issues.
Administers file retention protocols and perform ongoing management of Legal Services files
Prepares Committee of Adjustment Agreements
Processes Industrial Restrictive Covenants
Reviews and/or prepares Engineering and Consulting Agreements for execution if needed
Prepares Trespass to Property Letters,
Assists with Municipal Code/By-law amendments
Requests for Release/Compliance of Agreements
Construction Liens release of funds
Performs reception and telephone duties as needed;
Distributes divisional mail as needed
Reviews and researches files to assist lawyers in division
Performs applicable records management functions
Requirements
Must have 2 years of specialized post-secondary training as a Municipal Law Clerk or a related field.
Must have 4 years related legal office experience.
Must have demonstrated knowledge of legal office structure and procedures for a municipal law environment
Must have a demonstrated understanding of related Provincial and Municipal Legislation, including the Planning Act, Registry Act, Land Titles act, Municipal Act, Rules of Civil Procedure.
Must have previous experience preparing legal documents and correspondence.
Must have previous experience conducting title searches
Must have an ability to work independently and as part of a team
Must have proven public relation and communication skills, in order to provide excellent service to both internal and external customers in a courteous and professional manner
Must have the ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally
Must have excellent organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Must have strong attention to detail
Must possess mathematical skills and be able to perform calculations accurately
Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the Internet
Must have proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines under pressure
Must have demonstrated ability to participate as an effective team member
Please note that as per Human Resources Policy #II-110, "Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials":"The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all Directors, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity.The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be:1. within the same Department in the case of permanent full-time, temporary full-time and part-time classifications.2. Within the same Division in the case of students." We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. We thank all applicants on the clear legal job board for their interest, however only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Job Description
Under the direction of the Legal Services Manager, prepares time sensitive Superior Court filings as well as supplemental documents that are required in petitioning a patient for court ordered evaluation and treatment in County and Tribal Courts throughout Arizona. This includes performing all necessary filings as to maximize efficiency of patient care needs.
Qualifications:
Education :
Requires a high school diploma or GED. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal or other field is strongly preferred.
Experience :
Must have a minimum of two (2) years of executive secretarial or legal related experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Specialized Training :
None
Certification/Licensure :
Notary Public certification or eligible to obtain certification.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Must possess extensive computer skills and be proficient with MS Office suite such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Visio and Access.
Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing including knowledge of exceptional grammar, spelling & punctuation.
Requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality standards.
Must demonstrate knowledge and sound judgment when working with physicians, attorneys, superior court personnel and staff as well as demonstrating ability to set priorities, detailed oriented and works as a team member.
Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
Application Instructions
Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!
Nov 30, 2019
Part time
Job Description
Under the direction of the Legal Services Manager, prepares time sensitive Superior Court filings as well as supplemental documents that are required in petitioning a patient for court ordered evaluation and treatment in County and Tribal Courts throughout Arizona. This includes performing all necessary filings as to maximize efficiency of patient care needs.
Qualifications:
Education :
Requires a high school diploma or GED. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal or other field is strongly preferred.
Experience :
Must have a minimum of two (2) years of executive secretarial or legal related experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Specialized Training :
None
Certification/Licensure :
Notary Public certification or eligible to obtain certification.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Must possess extensive computer skills and be proficient with MS Office suite such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Visio and Access.
Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing including knowledge of exceptional grammar, spelling & punctuation.
Requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality standards.
Must demonstrate knowledge and sound judgment when working with physicians, attorneys, superior court personnel and staff as well as demonstrating ability to set priorities, detailed oriented and works as a team member.
Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
Application Instructions
Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!
Grow with the best. Join a smart, creative, and inspired team that accomplishes operational excellence. Bringing together individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, and expertise, our 22,000 team members in over 400 locations worldwide are vital to making our Company stronger.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is recruiting for a Corporate Real Estate Assistant to be located in our Edmonton AB office. This is a maternity leave replacement position until approximately May 31, 2020.
Stantec’s real estate portfolio includes 7 million SF of space (primarily commercial/office space, with owned property, residential leases, sublease/tenants and industrial space). The Stantec Corporate Real Estate (CRE) team is responsible for the delivery and execution of a comprehensive real estate strategy that supports Stantec’s global operations in over 250 offices.
Reporting to and working with the Corporate Real Estate Co-ordinator, and as part of a comprehensive CRE team, this position will be involved in a wide variety of corporate real estate support activities throughout Stantec’s corporate real estate portfolio.
Your Key Responsibilities
Facilitating the execution of all lease and other real estate documents in accordance with Stantec’s Signing Authority Matrix
Ensuring all real estate documentation requirements are complete and accurate
Management of all residential leases to be executed in Stantec’s name
Maintaining the department’s electronic and hard copy files, including archiving
Ensuring database uploads are accurate and timely
Developing and running various database reports
Preparing various internal and external memos, letters, correspondence and reports
Maintaining Corporate Real Estate’s Communities website and SharePoint sites
Following up on Security Deposit reimbursements for expired leases
Maintaining team Sharepoint Sites
upporting the preparation and formatting of team reports and publications
Maintaining project status report and status
Setting up meetings and managing room and resource bookings, taking minutes as required
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Excellent working knowledge of MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, MS Outlook, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat, and Sharepoint
A thorough and organized approach to managing multiple tasks
Strong attention to detail
Ability to gather and organize data from multiple sources
Ability to prioritize and co-ordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met
Initiative, resourcefulness and problem-solving ability
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
Able to work independently in a dynamic team environment
Pro-active and enjoys working autonomously and as part of a wider team
Paramount at Stantec is a strong focus on customer service in supporting the needs of the CRE Team and operational locations. A commitment to customer service and excellent communication skills is fundamental to success in this role. The successful candidate will require strong IT skills (Word, Excel, MS Outlook, SharePoint), ability to manage multiple tasks and requests within tight fixed deadlines, an innovative and creative approach that will aid in identifying gaps in CRE processes and procedures and maintaining and enhancing the CRE Communities page and SharePoint sites. Experience supporting a complex team environment is required, and Business Administrative Professional education would be an advantage.
Education and Experience
The ideal candidate has 3-5 years’ administrative experience, preferably in a corporate real estate/legal/paralegal field and/or knowledge of the Real Estate industry.
High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Position will primarily work in an office setting.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Job: Administrative Support
Primary Location: Canada-Alberta-Edmonton
Employee Status: Temporary
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Travel: No
Schedule: Full-time
Nov 30, 2019
Contract
Grow with the best. Join a smart, creative, and inspired team that accomplishes operational excellence. Bringing together individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, and expertise, our 22,000 team members in over 400 locations worldwide are vital to making our Company stronger.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is recruiting for a Corporate Real Estate Assistant to be located in our Edmonton AB office. This is a maternity leave replacement position until approximately May 31, 2020.
Stantec’s real estate portfolio includes 7 million SF of space (primarily commercial/office space, with owned property, residential leases, sublease/tenants and industrial space). The Stantec Corporate Real Estate (CRE) team is responsible for the delivery and execution of a comprehensive real estate strategy that supports Stantec’s global operations in over 250 offices.
Reporting to and working with the Corporate Real Estate Co-ordinator, and as part of a comprehensive CRE team, this position will be involved in a wide variety of corporate real estate support activities throughout Stantec’s corporate real estate portfolio.
Your Key Responsibilities
Facilitating the execution of all lease and other real estate documents in accordance with Stantec’s Signing Authority Matrix
Ensuring all real estate documentation requirements are complete and accurate
Management of all residential leases to be executed in Stantec’s name
Maintaining the department’s electronic and hard copy files, including archiving
Ensuring database uploads are accurate and timely
Developing and running various database reports
Preparing various internal and external memos, letters, correspondence and reports
Maintaining Corporate Real Estate’s Communities website and SharePoint sites
Following up on Security Deposit reimbursements for expired leases
Maintaining team Sharepoint Sites
upporting the preparation and formatting of team reports and publications
Maintaining project status report and status
Setting up meetings and managing room and resource bookings, taking minutes as required
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Excellent working knowledge of MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, MS Outlook, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat, and Sharepoint
A thorough and organized approach to managing multiple tasks
Strong attention to detail
Ability to gather and organize data from multiple sources
Ability to prioritize and co-ordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met
Initiative, resourcefulness and problem-solving ability
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
Able to work independently in a dynamic team environment
Pro-active and enjoys working autonomously and as part of a wider team
Paramount at Stantec is a strong focus on customer service in supporting the needs of the CRE Team and operational locations. A commitment to customer service and excellent communication skills is fundamental to success in this role. The successful candidate will require strong IT skills (Word, Excel, MS Outlook, SharePoint), ability to manage multiple tasks and requests within tight fixed deadlines, an innovative and creative approach that will aid in identifying gaps in CRE processes and procedures and maintaining and enhancing the CRE Communities page and SharePoint sites. Experience supporting a complex team environment is required, and Business Administrative Professional education would be an advantage.
Education and Experience
The ideal candidate has 3-5 years’ administrative experience, preferably in a corporate real estate/legal/paralegal field and/or knowledge of the Real Estate industry.
High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Position will primarily work in an office setting.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Job: Administrative Support
Primary Location: Canada-Alberta-Edmonton
Employee Status: Temporary
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Travel: No
Schedule: Full-time
Work at CBC/Radio-Canada
At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on-air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.
Please note, this is a temporary position until October 2, 2020.
Your role
As Legal Assistant, your main objective will be to provide administrative assistance and clerical support to three lawyers (media law and business law) for the Legal Department in Toronto.
More specifically, you will coordinate office activities, as well as establish priorities and rushes for these three lawyers. You will assist in all stages of legal matters, and compile basic data to facilitate requests for current and non-current information.
You will liaise with Corporation components and service departments, as well as external stakeholders. You will also perform data entry and document formatting, maintain agendas, arrange meetings and/or travel, and fill out expense accounts. Moreover, you will ensure physical and electronic filing, as well as filing system organization.
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
Minimum three (3) years' relevant experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary.
A college diploma as a legal assistant or equivalent would be an asset.
Excellent knowledge of the Windows environment, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Fluency in English (spoken and written).
Knowledge of French would be an asset.
Excellent interpersonal skills: tact and diplomacy.
Strong organizational (able to prioritize effectively) and time-management skills.
Able to work with little supervision, as well as demonstrate initiative, accuracy and thoroughness.
Discretion to perform all duties with complete confidentiality.
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
If this sounds interesting, please click on ''Apply Online''. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting on our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.
Wherever in the wording of the job description either gender is used, it shall be understood to include all genders.
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Travailler à CBC/Radio-Canada
À CBC/Radio-Canada, nous avons pour mission de créer des contenus qui informent, divertissent et rassemblent les Canadiens sur de multiples plateformes. Nos réussites et nos réalisations reposent sur les valeurs auxquelles nous adhérons : la créativité, l’intégrité, l’inclusion et la pertinence.
Vous pensez avoir la capacité et la motivation d’évoluer dans un milieu bouillonnant et en constante transformation? Que ce soit pour travailler devant la caméra, au micro, en ligne ou dans les coulisses, vous pourriez faire partie d’une équipe qui réussit à créer des liens et à présenter des sujets qui passionnent les Canadiens.
Veuillez noter qu’il s’agit d’un poste temporaire jusqu’au 2 octobre 2020.
Votre mandat
À titre d’adjoint juridique, votre objectif principal sera de fournir du soutien administratif à trois conseillers juridiques (droit des médias et droit des affaires) du Service juridique à Toronto.
Plus spécifiquement, vous aurez à coordonner les activités du bureau et à établir les priorités et urgences pour trois conseillers juridiques. Vous fournirez une assistance durant toutes les étapes d’un dossier et compilerez des renseignements de base pour faciliter les réponses aux demandes de renseignements courantes et non courantes.
Vous assurerez la liaison avec les composantes de la Société et les services de soutien au sein de CBC/Radio-Canada ainsi qu’avec des intervenants externes. Vous ferez de la saisie de données et la mise en page de divers documents, vous tiendrez à jour les agendas, organiserez des réunions et/ou des déplacements et remplirez les notes de frais. Vous serez également responsable du classement physique et électronique des dossiers ainsi que de l’organisation du système de classement.
Nous sommes à la recherche d'un candidat répondant au profil suivant:
Minimum de trois (3) ans d'expérience pertinente à titre de secrétaire ou d'assistant juridique;
Diplôme d’études collégiales comme assistant juridique ou l’équivalent - un atout;
Excellentes connaissances de l'environnement Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel et PowerPoint);
Excellente maîtrise de l'anglais (oral et écrit);
La connaissance du français serait un atout;
Excellentes aptitudes pour les relations interpersonnelles. – Tact et diplomatie;
Fortes aptitudes pour l'organisation du travail (capacité d'établir les priorités efficacement), la gestion du temps;
Capacité à travailler avec un minimum de supervision et à faire preuve d’initiative, de rigueur et de précision;
Faire preuve de discrétion pour accomplir ses tâches en toute confidentialité.
Les candidats peuvent être soumis à des tests de compétences et de connaissances.
Si ce poste vous intéresse, cliquez sur ''Postuler en ligne''. Nous remercions les candidats de leur intérêt, toutefois, nous ne communiquerons qu’avec les personnes retenues pour une entrevue.
CBC/Radio-Canada s’engage à être un chef de file dans la représentation de la diversité canadienne. Pourquoi cet engagement? C’est que pour pouvoir créer et raconter des histoires qui rassemblent les Canadiens, nous devons nous appuyer sur un effectif à l’image de la société canadienne en constante évolution. C’est la raison pour laquelle, en tant qu’employeur, nous valorisons l’égalité des chances et favorisons un milieu de travail inclusif, où nos différences individuelles sont non seulement reconnues et mises en valeur, mais se retrouvent également dans tous les services que nous offrons comme diffuseur public du Canada. Pour plus d’information, visitez la section Diversité et Inclusion de notre site web. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation à cette étape du recrutement, veuillez nous en informer dès que possible en envoyant un courriel à recrutement@radio-canada.ca.
Nous vous invitons à consulter notre Code de conduite sur notre site institutionnel. Tous les employés doivent adhérer au code de conduite car celui-ci est une condition à l’emploi. Vous êtes également invité à consulter notre politique connexe en matière de conflits d'intérêts. Dans le cas où vous deviendriez un employé, il sera important de nous aviser le plus rapidement possible de toute situation qui pourrait constitué, ou être perçue comme constituant, un conflit d’intérêt compte tenu de vos nouvelles fonctions.
Le genre masculin, utilisé dans cet affichage pour plus de commodité, désigne les personnes de tout genre.
Nov 30, 2019
Full time
Work at CBC/Radio-Canada
At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on-air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.
Please note, this is a temporary position until October 2, 2020.
Your role
As Legal Assistant, your main objective will be to provide administrative assistance and clerical support to three lawyers (media law and business law) for the Legal Department in Toronto.
More specifically, you will coordinate office activities, as well as establish priorities and rushes for these three lawyers. You will assist in all stages of legal matters, and compile basic data to facilitate requests for current and non-current information.
You will liaise with Corporation components and service departments, as well as external stakeholders. You will also perform data entry and document formatting, maintain agendas, arrange meetings and/or travel, and fill out expense accounts. Moreover, you will ensure physical and electronic filing, as well as filing system organization.
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
Minimum three (3) years' relevant experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary.
A college diploma as a legal assistant or equivalent would be an asset.
Excellent knowledge of the Windows environment, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Fluency in English (spoken and written).
Knowledge of French would be an asset.
Excellent interpersonal skills: tact and diplomacy.
Strong organizational (able to prioritize effectively) and time-management skills.
Able to work with little supervision, as well as demonstrate initiative, accuracy and thoroughness.
Discretion to perform all duties with complete confidentiality.
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
If this sounds interesting, please click on ''Apply Online''. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting on our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.
Wherever in the wording of the job description either gender is used, it shall be understood to include all genders.
********
Travailler à CBC/Radio-Canada
À CBC/Radio-Canada, nous avons pour mission de créer des contenus qui informent, divertissent et rassemblent les Canadiens sur de multiples plateformes. Nos réussites et nos réalisations reposent sur les valeurs auxquelles nous adhérons : la créativité, l’intégrité, l’inclusion et la pertinence.
Vous pensez avoir la capacité et la motivation d’évoluer dans un milieu bouillonnant et en constante transformation? Que ce soit pour travailler devant la caméra, au micro, en ligne ou dans les coulisses, vous pourriez faire partie d’une équipe qui réussit à créer des liens et à présenter des sujets qui passionnent les Canadiens.
Veuillez noter qu’il s’agit d’un poste temporaire jusqu’au 2 octobre 2020.
Votre mandat
À titre d’adjoint juridique, votre objectif principal sera de fournir du soutien administratif à trois conseillers juridiques (droit des médias et droit des affaires) du Service juridique à Toronto.
Plus spécifiquement, vous aurez à coordonner les activités du bureau et à établir les priorités et urgences pour trois conseillers juridiques. Vous fournirez une assistance durant toutes les étapes d’un dossier et compilerez des renseignements de base pour faciliter les réponses aux demandes de renseignements courantes et non courantes.
Vous assurerez la liaison avec les composantes de la Société et les services de soutien au sein de CBC/Radio-Canada ainsi qu’avec des intervenants externes. Vous ferez de la saisie de données et la mise en page de divers documents, vous tiendrez à jour les agendas, organiserez des réunions et/ou des déplacements et remplirez les notes de frais. Vous serez également responsable du classement physique et électronique des dossiers ainsi que de l’organisation du système de classement.
Nous sommes à la recherche d'un candidat répondant au profil suivant:
Minimum de trois (3) ans d'expérience pertinente à titre de secrétaire ou d'assistant juridique;
Diplôme d’études collégiales comme assistant juridique ou l’équivalent - un atout;
Excellentes connaissances de l'environnement Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel et PowerPoint);
Excellente maîtrise de l'anglais (oral et écrit);
La connaissance du français serait un atout;
Excellentes aptitudes pour les relations interpersonnelles. – Tact et diplomatie;
Fortes aptitudes pour l'organisation du travail (capacité d'établir les priorités efficacement), la gestion du temps;
Capacité à travailler avec un minimum de supervision et à faire preuve d’initiative, de rigueur et de précision;
Faire preuve de discrétion pour accomplir ses tâches en toute confidentialité.
Les candidats peuvent être soumis à des tests de compétences et de connaissances.
Si ce poste vous intéresse, cliquez sur ''Postuler en ligne''. Nous remercions les candidats de leur intérêt, toutefois, nous ne communiquerons qu’avec les personnes retenues pour une entrevue.
CBC/Radio-Canada s’engage à être un chef de file dans la représentation de la diversité canadienne. Pourquoi cet engagement? C’est que pour pouvoir créer et raconter des histoires qui rassemblent les Canadiens, nous devons nous appuyer sur un effectif à l’image de la société canadienne en constante évolution. C’est la raison pour laquelle, en tant qu’employeur, nous valorisons l’égalité des chances et favorisons un milieu de travail inclusif, où nos différences individuelles sont non seulement reconnues et mises en valeur, mais se retrouvent également dans tous les services que nous offrons comme diffuseur public du Canada. Pour plus d’information, visitez la section Diversité et Inclusion de notre site web. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation à cette étape du recrutement, veuillez nous en informer dès que possible en envoyant un courriel à recrutement@radio-canada.ca.
Nous vous invitons à consulter notre Code de conduite sur notre site institutionnel. Tous les employés doivent adhérer au code de conduite car celui-ci est une condition à l’emploi. Vous êtes également invité à consulter notre politique connexe en matière de conflits d'intérêts. Dans le cas où vous deviendriez un employé, il sera important de nous aviser le plus rapidement possible de toute situation qui pourrait constitué, ou être perçue comme constituant, un conflit d’intérêt compte tenu de vos nouvelles fonctions.
Le genre masculin, utilisé dans cet affichage pour plus de commodité, désigne les personnes de tout genre.
Taylor Janis LLP is a boutique human rights, labour and employment law firm, with offices located in Calgary and Edmonton. Our Calgary office is seeking a Legal Assistant for a full-time position, to start as soon as possible. We currently have 7 lawyers in our Calgary office, and we are growing in terms of both lawyers and assistants. Our office has a collegial, professional atmosphere, and we are passionate about our work.
This position involves providing administrative and litigation support to 2 or 3 lawyers, and some reception duties.
The duties and responsibilities for this role include:
Drafting, preparing and typing correspondence, pleadings, etc;
Arranging for court filing of documents;
Preparing and maintaining a diarizing system for court dates, questionings, meetings and appointments;
Entering and maintaining the lawyer’s daily time in PC Law, including generating accounts on a monthly basis and accepting client payment on accounts;
Tracking the lawyer’s billing statistics, including retainers received and overdue/unpaid accounts;
Processing all relevant incoming and outgoing mail;
Scheduling appointments and meetings and preparing documentation for those appointments and meetings;
Maintaining client files in paper and electronic form; and
Providing assistance with reception duties on an as-needed basis.
The successful candidate will have the following skills:
A minimum of two years experience as a legal assistant/paralegal;
A legal assistant certificate or diploma;
Experience in civil litigation and/or employment law would be an asset;
Ability to work both independently and in a team-based environment; and
Strong organizational skills, with an emphasis on attention to detail.
We would thank in advance all candidates who submit their application, however we will be unable to respond to all queries. Those selected for an interview will be contacted directly. Compensation details to be discussed at interview if an interview is granted.
Nov 28, 2019
Full time
Taylor Janis LLP is a boutique human rights, labour and employment law firm, with offices located in Calgary and Edmonton. Our Calgary office is seeking a Legal Assistant for a full-time position, to start as soon as possible. We currently have 7 lawyers in our Calgary office, and we are growing in terms of both lawyers and assistants. Our office has a collegial, professional atmosphere, and we are passionate about our work.
This position involves providing administrative and litigation support to 2 or 3 lawyers, and some reception duties.
The duties and responsibilities for this role include:
Drafting, preparing and typing correspondence, pleadings, etc;
Arranging for court filing of documents;
Preparing and maintaining a diarizing system for court dates, questionings, meetings and appointments;
Entering and maintaining the lawyer’s daily time in PC Law, including generating accounts on a monthly basis and accepting client payment on accounts;
Tracking the lawyer’s billing statistics, including retainers received and overdue/unpaid accounts;
Processing all relevant incoming and outgoing mail;
Scheduling appointments and meetings and preparing documentation for those appointments and meetings;
Maintaining client files in paper and electronic form; and
Providing assistance with reception duties on an as-needed basis.
The successful candidate will have the following skills:
A minimum of two years experience as a legal assistant/paralegal;
A legal assistant certificate or diploma;
Experience in civil litigation and/or employment law would be an asset;
Ability to work both independently and in a team-based environment; and
Strong organizational skills, with an emphasis on attention to detail.
We would thank in advance all candidates who submit their application, however we will be unable to respond to all queries. Those selected for an interview will be contacted directly. Compensation details to be discussed at interview if an interview is granted.
Working within a team environment our Tax Paralegal is responsible for providing primary paralegal support to the Tax Practice Group and the Corporate/Commercial Practice Group as needed. The ideal candidate will be a senior paralegal with experience in Corporate law and procedures. Key responsibilities include:
Working on corporate reorganizational closings, including drafting documents relating to incorporations, amendments, amalgamations, redemptions, rollovers, and various other types of corporate transactions;
Maintaining Minute Book records when necessary;
Responding to daily inquiries from lawyers, legal assistants and on occasion, our clients;
Participating as a dedicated/assigned paralegal on projects or large transactions; and
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Seven+ years’ experience as a Corporate paralegal (experience in Tax is an asset);
Related post-secondary education or equivalency (.e. Legal Assistant Certificate, Paralegal diploma);
CORES (Level III) certification;
Direct experience drafting resolutions/documents related to corporate reorganizations;
Must be results oriented and demonstrate exceptional time management, organizational and follow-up skills;
Experience with a corporate database and document management system is preferred;
Advanced computer skills; proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook;
Excellent research and analytical skills, good judgement, high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Capacity to manage many files simultaneously and a proven ability to work under pressure of time;
Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment; and
Demonstrate commitment to privacy and ethical conduct.
Qualified applicants should submit their cover letter and resume to:
Dentons Canada LLP Human Resources Department Email: resumes.edmonton@dentons.com
Equal opportunities
We believe that diversity and inclusion is essential to the success and strength of our firm. We believe that a proactive approach where we support and embrace our individual talents and differences enriches our firm, our professional practice and our communities. It offers us a broader perspective to foster more creative ideas and greater effectiveness, which enhances our ability to provide our clients with the best possible advice and service. Dentons Canada is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any accommodation requirements, we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.
*We thank all applicants who apply, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nov 28, 2019
Full time
Working within a team environment our Tax Paralegal is responsible for providing primary paralegal support to the Tax Practice Group and the Corporate/Commercial Practice Group as needed. The ideal candidate will be a senior paralegal with experience in Corporate law and procedures. Key responsibilities include:
Working on corporate reorganizational closings, including drafting documents relating to incorporations, amendments, amalgamations, redemptions, rollovers, and various other types of corporate transactions;
Maintaining Minute Book records when necessary;
Responding to daily inquiries from lawyers, legal assistants and on occasion, our clients;
Participating as a dedicated/assigned paralegal on projects or large transactions; and
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Seven+ years’ experience as a Corporate paralegal (experience in Tax is an asset);
Related post-secondary education or equivalency (.e. Legal Assistant Certificate, Paralegal diploma);
CORES (Level III) certification;
Direct experience drafting resolutions/documents related to corporate reorganizations;
Must be results oriented and demonstrate exceptional time management, organizational and follow-up skills;
Experience with a corporate database and document management system is preferred;
Advanced computer skills; proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook;
Excellent research and analytical skills, good judgement, high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Capacity to manage many files simultaneously and a proven ability to work under pressure of time;
Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment; and
Demonstrate commitment to privacy and ethical conduct.
Qualified applicants should submit their cover letter and resume to:
Dentons Canada LLP Human Resources Department Email: resumes.edmonton@dentons.com
Equal opportunities
We believe that diversity and inclusion is essential to the success and strength of our firm. We believe that a proactive approach where we support and embrace our individual talents and differences enriches our firm, our professional practice and our communities. It offers us a broader perspective to foster more creative ideas and greater effectiveness, which enhances our ability to provide our clients with the best possible advice and service. Dentons Canada is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any accommodation requirements, we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.
*We thank all applicants who apply, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Yorkway Management Inc.
181 University Avenue, Suite 2100, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3M7
Title: Legal Administrative Assistant (German Speaking)
Department: European Practice Group
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time position
Wage: $24.72/hour
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and 15 days paid vacation
Location of Work: 181 University Avenue, Suite 2100, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3M7
THE COMPANY
Yorkway Management Inc. (" Yorkway Management" ) is the management company of the law firm Dale & Lessmann LLP (" D&L "). The administrative personnel of D&L is hired and remunerated by Yorkway Management. By way of background, D&L is a business law firm based in Toronto, Canada. The firm has one of Canada's leading law practices devoted to advising European clients – in particular clients from Germany, Austria and Switzerland – with respect to the establishment and expansion of their businesses in the Canadian and NAFTA marketplace. Our clients carry on business in almost every industry sector. As a result of our clients' increasing interest and success in the Canadian business marketplace and our firm's expertise, D&L has established a European Practice Group in the summer of 2007. Today, this practice group has grown to include four multi-lingual lawyers, a multi-lingual immigration consultant and multiple administrative support staff. All lawyers whose practices are devoted to providing legal advice to German, Austrian and Swiss companies are assisted by staff with German educational qualifications and native German language skills appropriate for a law firm environment.
POSITION SUMMARY
D&L is expanding its European Practice Group and we currently have an opening for an Legal Administrative Assistant (German Speaking)
JOB DUTIES
Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations;
Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure;
compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage in English and German;
Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and co-ordinate the flow of information in English and German;
Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and administer contracts and other documents in English and German;
Prepare agendas and make arrangements for committee, board and other meetings;
Compile data and prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executive committees and boards of directors;
Submit jobs to the clear legal job board;
Prepare and co-ordinate the production and submission of summary briefs and reports;
Analyze incoming and outgoing memoranda, submissions and reports;
Establish and co-ordinate administrative policies and procedures;
Meet with individuals, special interest groups and others to discuss issues and assess and recommend various courses of action based on meetings;
Liaise with departmental and corporate officials and with other organizations and associations; and
Conduct research on legal issues in German and English;
Explain Canadian, foreign and domestic policies to governments and nationals of foreign countries.
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE)
Law degree from either a recognized Canadian or German language University is mandatory;
Minimum of one (1) year of providing similar administrative support in both English and German is mandatory;
Native German-language speaking skills, as appropriate for working in a law environment, is mandatory;
Working knowledge of the following software applications is mandatory: MS Office (Word, Word Perfect, Power Point, Excel, Outlook) and PCLaw.
Nov 27, 2019
Full time
Yorkway Management Inc.
181 University Avenue, Suite 2100, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3M7
Title: Legal Administrative Assistant (German Speaking)
Department: European Practice Group
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time position
Wage: $24.72/hour
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and 15 days paid vacation
Location of Work: 181 University Avenue, Suite 2100, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3M7
THE COMPANY
Yorkway Management Inc. (" Yorkway Management" ) is the management company of the law firm Dale & Lessmann LLP (" D&L "). The administrative personnel of D&L is hired and remunerated by Yorkway Management. By way of background, D&L is a business law firm based in Toronto, Canada. The firm has one of Canada's leading law practices devoted to advising European clients – in particular clients from Germany, Austria and Switzerland – with respect to the establishment and expansion of their businesses in the Canadian and NAFTA marketplace. Our clients carry on business in almost every industry sector. As a result of our clients' increasing interest and success in the Canadian business marketplace and our firm's expertise, D&L has established a European Practice Group in the summer of 2007. Today, this practice group has grown to include four multi-lingual lawyers, a multi-lingual immigration consultant and multiple administrative support staff. All lawyers whose practices are devoted to providing legal advice to German, Austrian and Swiss companies are assisted by staff with German educational qualifications and native German language skills appropriate for a law firm environment.
POSITION SUMMARY
D&L is expanding its European Practice Group and we currently have an opening for an Legal Administrative Assistant (German Speaking)
JOB DUTIES
Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations;
Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure;
compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage in English and German;
Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and co-ordinate the flow of information in English and German;
Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and administer contracts and other documents in English and German;
Prepare agendas and make arrangements for committee, board and other meetings;
Compile data and prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executive committees and boards of directors;
Submit jobs to the clear legal job board;
Prepare and co-ordinate the production and submission of summary briefs and reports;
Analyze incoming and outgoing memoranda, submissions and reports;
Establish and co-ordinate administrative policies and procedures;
Meet with individuals, special interest groups and others to discuss issues and assess and recommend various courses of action based on meetings;
Liaise with departmental and corporate officials and with other organizations and associations; and
Conduct research on legal issues in German and English;
Explain Canadian, foreign and domestic policies to governments and nationals of foreign countries.
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE)
Law degree from either a recognized Canadian or German language University is mandatory;
Minimum of one (1) year of providing similar administrative support in both English and German is mandatory;
Native German-language speaking skills, as appropriate for working in a law environment, is mandatory;
Working knowledge of the following software applications is mandatory: MS Office (Word, Word Perfect, Power Point, Excel, Outlook) and PCLaw.
BC Public Service
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Legal Assistant Clerk Stenographer R11
An eligibility list may be established. Contribute to the administration of justice in a diverse legal environment by bringing your thoroughness, good judgement and initiative to this specialized role. The BC Prosecution Service contributes to the protection of society by preparing for and conducting prosecutions diligently and fairly. The BC Prosecution Service prosecutes offences under the Criminal Code of Canada, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and provincial statutes in the provincial, Supreme and Appeal Courts of British Columbia and in the Supreme Court of Canada. The BC Prosecution Service provides legal advice to government and police on criminal law matters and develops policies and procedures on issues relating to the prosecution of criminal justice. As a Legal Assistant, you provide administrative and secretarial services to Crown Counsel. You are responsible for providing witness management functions and financial functions. The Legal Assistant receives administrative supervision from the Legal Office Manager or Business Manager, Regional Operations and reports to Crown Counsel for daily assignments and direction. Your ability to deal with issues of a sensitive and confidential nature with tact, diplomacy and good judgement will prepare you to work effectively in a demanding environment where criminal cases are managed. You are well versed in legal terminology, an accurate and efficient information recorder and researcher and adept at handling inquiries from a variety of persons, including those that are possibly irate or resistant. Working with limited direction, you exhibit exceptional organizational, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders. If you are seeking to gain valuable experience to advance your administrative career in a dynamic environment, we look forward to your application.
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace. For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Terri.Wallace@gov.bc.ca, DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS . For more information about how to create or update your profile and how to submit your application, please refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.
NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.
Job Requirements: In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:
Grade 12 graduation or equivalent (GED), and successful completion of a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and administrative support/clerical experience in a legal office.
One (1) or more years of experience working in a legal environment OR six (6) months or more of experience working in the BC Prosecution Services.
Experience in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, Internet and other standard computer applications in Microsoft Office.
Preference may be given to applicants who have one or more of the following areas:
One (1) or more years of experience (within the last two years) working in a legal office as a legal assistant or paralegal.
Experience working as a legal assistant in the criminal law field and/or the Justice Sector.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting. An Enhanced Security Screening will be required. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Cover letter required: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed. Resume required: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying. Questionnaire: YES (COMPREHENSIVE) - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire. IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and your accountabilities and accomplishments.
Nov 27, 2019
Full time
Legal Assistant Clerk Stenographer R11
An eligibility list may be established. Contribute to the administration of justice in a diverse legal environment by bringing your thoroughness, good judgement and initiative to this specialized role. The BC Prosecution Service contributes to the protection of society by preparing for and conducting prosecutions diligently and fairly. The BC Prosecution Service prosecutes offences under the Criminal Code of Canada, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and provincial statutes in the provincial, Supreme and Appeal Courts of British Columbia and in the Supreme Court of Canada. The BC Prosecution Service provides legal advice to government and police on criminal law matters and develops policies and procedures on issues relating to the prosecution of criminal justice. As a Legal Assistant, you provide administrative and secretarial services to Crown Counsel. You are responsible for providing witness management functions and financial functions. The Legal Assistant receives administrative supervision from the Legal Office Manager or Business Manager, Regional Operations and reports to Crown Counsel for daily assignments and direction. Your ability to deal with issues of a sensitive and confidential nature with tact, diplomacy and good judgement will prepare you to work effectively in a demanding environment where criminal cases are managed. You are well versed in legal terminology, an accurate and efficient information recorder and researcher and adept at handling inquiries from a variety of persons, including those that are possibly irate or resistant. Working with limited direction, you exhibit exceptional organizational, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders. If you are seeking to gain valuable experience to advance your administrative career in a dynamic environment, we look forward to your application.
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace. For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Terri.Wallace@gov.bc.ca, DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS . For more information about how to create or update your profile and how to submit your application, please refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.
NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.
Job Requirements: In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:
Grade 12 graduation or equivalent (GED), and successful completion of a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and administrative support/clerical experience in a legal office.
One (1) or more years of experience working in a legal environment OR six (6) months or more of experience working in the BC Prosecution Services.
Experience in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, Internet and other standard computer applications in Microsoft Office.
Preference may be given to applicants who have one or more of the following areas:
One (1) or more years of experience (within the last two years) working in a legal office as a legal assistant or paralegal.
Experience working as a legal assistant in the criminal law field and/or the Justice Sector.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting. An Enhanced Security Screening will be required. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Cover letter required: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed. Resume required: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying. Questionnaire: YES (COMPREHENSIVE) - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire. IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and your accountabilities and accomplishments.