Book Erskine LLP (BE Law)
Toronto, ON, Canada
BE Law associates are given significant responsibility for client files, have direct client contact and regularly make submissions at court and examine witnesses. We are searching for an experienced commercial litigation associate to join our team. We are interested in hearing from exceptional, enthusiastic lawyers interested in joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
The successful candidate will have 2-4 years of post-call experience, with proven experience independently managing litigation files and clients and court or arbitration experience. You will possess:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Exceptional ability to identify problems, critically analyze and propose resolutions, and excellent judgment.
Strong practice management abilities including planning, prioritization and ability to meet deadlines.
Strong teamwork and team-building abilities, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
We offer competitive compensation, professional development, mentorship and educational support, opportunities for growth within the firm and a flexible approach to balancing work and personal responsibilities.
If you are ready for a rewarding challenge, please forward your resume, cover letter and transcripts to info@be-law.ca . Only qualified applicants will be considered and contacted for an interview. We look forward to hearing from you!
BE Law associates are given significant responsibility for client files, have direct client contact and regularly make submissions at court and examine witnesses. We are searching for an experienced commercial litigation associate to join our team. We are interested in hearing from exceptional, enthusiastic lawyers interested in joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
The successful candidate will have 2-4 years of post-call experience, with proven experience independently managing litigation files and clients and court or arbitration experience. You will possess:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Exceptional ability to identify problems, critically analyze and propose resolutions, and excellent judgment.
Strong practice management abilities including planning, prioritization and ability to meet deadlines.
Strong teamwork and team-building abilities, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
We offer competitive compensation, professional development, mentorship and educational support, opportunities for growth within the firm and a flexible approach to balancing work and personal responsibilities.
If you are ready for a rewarding challenge, please forward your resume, cover letter and transcripts to info@be-law.ca . Only qualified applicants will be considered and contacted for an interview. We look forward to hearing from you!
Fillmore Riley LLP
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Fillmore Riley LLP is a highly regarded and accomplished full-service law firm located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. Our firm has been entrusted to work on some of the most complex and sophisticated transactions and litigation involving Canada’s most prominent companies, institutions and individuals.
We have an opening for an experienced Immigration Legal Assistant to assist at the partnership level. The incumbent will be able to take direction well, have detailed office and file organization skills and be self-motivated to work independently. The position is an in-office, in-person only position.
Responsibilities
Interacting with clients, by telephone and in-person
Prepare letters and other correspondence
Set meetings, organize lawyer calendar, prioritize tasks
Data Entry on government forms including forpermanent residence, work permits, status extensions, and criminal inadmissibility, etc.
Monitor changes to immigration forms, and government website updates,
Draft expense claims and organize deliveries
Prepare, coordinate and monitor employment advertisements for LMIAs for clients
Core Competencies
3 or more years of experience as an Immigration Legal Assistant
Sound judgment and strong problem solving skills
Excellent people and communications skills
Ability to learn quickly and retain complex information
Possess strong computer, online research and organizational skills
Excellent knowledge of the immigration websites
Eager to work in a fast-paced environment
Complete complex assignments with minimal supervision
Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing deadlines
Exercise critical thinking, with attention to detail and consistently produce high quality work
Reliability and strong attendance
What We Offer
Competitive salary that is commensurate with experience and skills
Exceptional benefits package, including extended health coverage, dental coverage and long term disability
Employee Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)
RRSP Matching Program
Comprehensive training and orientation program
Corporate gym membership rate
Shortened work day on Fridays during the summer months
Opportunity for community involvement through a variety of firm sponsorships and events
Fillmore Riley is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
Please forward your resume stating salary expectations to:
Fillmore Riley LLP 1700 - 360 Main Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3Z3 Attention: Ms. P. Kapilik E-Mail: recruiting@fillmoreriley.com
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Fillmore Riley LLP is a highly regarded and accomplished full-service law firm located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. Our firm has been entrusted to work on some of the most complex and sophisticated transactions and litigation involving Canada’s most prominent companies, institutions and individuals.
We have an opening for an experienced Immigration Legal Assistant to assist at the partnership level. The incumbent will be able to take direction well, have detailed office and file organization skills and be self-motivated to work independently. The position is an in-office, in-person only position.
Responsibilities
Interacting with clients, by telephone and in-person
Prepare letters and other correspondence
Set meetings, organize lawyer calendar, prioritize tasks
Data Entry on government forms including forpermanent residence, work permits, status extensions, and criminal inadmissibility, etc.
Monitor changes to immigration forms, and government website updates,
Draft expense claims and organize deliveries
Prepare, coordinate and monitor employment advertisements for LMIAs for clients
Core Competencies
3 or more years of experience as an Immigration Legal Assistant
Sound judgment and strong problem solving skills
Excellent people and communications skills
Ability to learn quickly and retain complex information
Possess strong computer, online research and organizational skills
Excellent knowledge of the immigration websites
Eager to work in a fast-paced environment
Complete complex assignments with minimal supervision
Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing deadlines
Exercise critical thinking, with attention to detail and consistently produce high quality work
Reliability and strong attendance
What We Offer
Competitive salary that is commensurate with experience and skills
Exceptional benefits package, including extended health coverage, dental coverage and long term disability
Employee Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)
RRSP Matching Program
Comprehensive training and orientation program
Corporate gym membership rate
Shortened work day on Fridays during the summer months
Opportunity for community involvement through a variety of firm sponsorships and events
Fillmore Riley is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
Please forward your resume stating salary expectations to:
Fillmore Riley LLP 1700 - 360 Main Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3Z3 Attention: Ms. P. Kapilik E-Mail: recruiting@fillmoreriley.com
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
TD Bank
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
This role is temporarily eligible for a pay premium above the posted salary range that is reassessed annually. You are encouraged to have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide more specific pay details for this role.
TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.
As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.
Job Description:
Department Overview
TD Insurance is part of TD Bank Group, one of Canada’s largest financial institutions. TD Insurance helps protect clients from the ‘accidents of life’ with a wide range of products including credit protection, life, health, travel, home and auto insurance. With more than three million clients, TD Insurance authorized products and services are available online, over the phone, and through a network of more than 1,000 TD Canada Trust branches. In Canada, we have two lines of business, General Insurance and Life and Health. Our General Insurance business is one of the top home and auto insurance groups in Canada and the national leader in group insurance and affinity marketing. Our Life and Health business is the number one provider of critical illness insurance and direct life and health insurance in Canada. At TD Insurance, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment. With a Canada-wide workforce of over 4,000 employees and offices in Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario and Alberta, our company is always growing and can help you to grow. TD Insurance offers a stable and dynamic work environment where talent is appreciated, and professional development is taken seriously. More than just a job, we offer rewarding careers.
Job Description
Reporting to a Practice Leader in Alberta, Counsel I handles assigned insurance legal matters, represents TD Insurance or its policyholders in civil litigation matters involving claims for damages and compensation for personal injury or property damage of varying value with legal issues of ranging complexity.
Hybrid work model. This position is in Calgary.
Main Responsibilities Include :
Develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for questioning, investigation, handling and trial of cases.
Communicate with TD Insurance analysts and insured clients, as appropriate.
Conduct necessary and appropriate questioning, applications, trials, and mediations.
Research the law applicable to cases or matters.
Draft legal documents, pleadings, applications and legal factums as required.
Remain current with developments in the law.
Job Requirements
Completion of law school with LLB and admission to the bar in Alberta.
5+ years' experience as a lawyer with a background in insurance defense litigation or other litigation, including personal injury or general litigation.
Knowledge of legal and court documents and procedures.
Knowledge of standard office equipment and word processing.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to edit and proof legal documents.
Motivated self-starter with capability to work productively under pressure.
Strong interpersonal and client service skills, professional and positive demeanor.
Superior organizational and priority setting skills, strong work ethic and ability to multi-task.
Conceptual and creative problem solving skills
Additional Information
We wish to thank all applicants. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Who We Are:
As part of TD Bank Group, one of Canada's largest financial institutions, at TD Insurance, we care for Canadian families, making it easy to get the best advice, protection, and support in their moments of need, always.
TD Insurance offers a wide range of products, including General Insurance and Life and Health. More than four million customers count on us.
As the largest direct to consumer insurer in Canada, we are always innovating and providing exciting and rewarding career opportunities for our Canada-wide workforce.
Our Total Rewards Package Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more
Additional Information: We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.
Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.
Colleague Development If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.
Training & Onboarding We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.
Interview Process We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.
Accommodation Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process. We look forward to hearing from you!
This role is temporarily eligible for a pay premium above the posted salary range that is reassessed annually. You are encouraged to have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide more specific pay details for this role.
TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.
As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.
Job Description:
Department Overview
TD Insurance is part of TD Bank Group, one of Canada’s largest financial institutions. TD Insurance helps protect clients from the ‘accidents of life’ with a wide range of products including credit protection, life, health, travel, home and auto insurance. With more than three million clients, TD Insurance authorized products and services are available online, over the phone, and through a network of more than 1,000 TD Canada Trust branches. In Canada, we have two lines of business, General Insurance and Life and Health. Our General Insurance business is one of the top home and auto insurance groups in Canada and the national leader in group insurance and affinity marketing. Our Life and Health business is the number one provider of critical illness insurance and direct life and health insurance in Canada. At TD Insurance, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment. With a Canada-wide workforce of over 4,000 employees and offices in Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario and Alberta, our company is always growing and can help you to grow. TD Insurance offers a stable and dynamic work environment where talent is appreciated, and professional development is taken seriously. More than just a job, we offer rewarding careers.
Job Description
Reporting to a Practice Leader in Alberta, Counsel I handles assigned insurance legal matters, represents TD Insurance or its policyholders in civil litigation matters involving claims for damages and compensation for personal injury or property damage of varying value with legal issues of ranging complexity.
Hybrid work model. This position is in Calgary.
Main Responsibilities Include :
Develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for questioning, investigation, handling and trial of cases.
Communicate with TD Insurance analysts and insured clients, as appropriate.
Conduct necessary and appropriate questioning, applications, trials, and mediations.
Research the law applicable to cases or matters.
Draft legal documents, pleadings, applications and legal factums as required.
Remain current with developments in the law.
Job Requirements
Completion of law school with LLB and admission to the bar in Alberta.
5+ years' experience as a lawyer with a background in insurance defense litigation or other litigation, including personal injury or general litigation.
Knowledge of legal and court documents and procedures.
Knowledge of standard office equipment and word processing.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to edit and proof legal documents.
Motivated self-starter with capability to work productively under pressure.
Strong interpersonal and client service skills, professional and positive demeanor.
Superior organizational and priority setting skills, strong work ethic and ability to multi-task.
Conceptual and creative problem solving skills
Additional Information
We wish to thank all applicants. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Who We Are:
As part of TD Bank Group, one of Canada's largest financial institutions, at TD Insurance, we care for Canadian families, making it easy to get the best advice, protection, and support in their moments of need, always.
TD Insurance offers a wide range of products, including General Insurance and Life and Health. More than four million customers count on us.
As the largest direct to consumer insurer in Canada, we are always innovating and providing exciting and rewarding career opportunities for our Canada-wide workforce.
Our Total Rewards Package Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more
Additional Information: We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.
Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.
Colleague Development If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.
Training & Onboarding We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.
Interview Process We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.
Accommodation Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process. We look forward to hearing from you!
United Steelworkers
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will provide essential support to three+ lawyers and contribute to the smooth operation of our office. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Required Skills
The successful applicant must have:
Excellent Microsoft office computer skills
Word (including tables, mail merges, styles, tracking, formatting)
Excel (including creating and editing spreadsheets, researching formatting issues and formulas, troubleshooting)
Outlook
PowerPoint (including formatting & editing, troubleshooting)
Excellent Adobe Acrobat Pro skills, including ability to use security features, tabs and to create pdf briefs, and other submissions for filing with labour boards and tribunals
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Formal training as a legal assistant and/or experience working for a law firm or in-house legal department
Knowledge of the labour movement and unions an asset
Bilingualism (English/French) an asset
Experience with Legal Tracker or similar case management software a strong asset
The successful applicant will be part of the union’s Canadian National Office and work in a team of six lawyers, an articling student and two Legal assistants.
Duties include:
Providing legal support to three+ lawyers or up to six lawyers & articling student during times when other legal assistant is absent
Administrative and organizational support for the work of the department, including lawyers' calendars, travel bookings and filing of expenses
Using and understanding standard forms, procedural rules for filing, and related practices of various statutory tribunals such as Ontario Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunals and Canada Industrial Relations Board
Finalizing documents and arranging for service and filings in accordance with strict and sometimes overlapping deadlines
Preparing and copying litigation materials precisely and on short notice
Upkeep and filing of Board Certificates – electronically and manually
Upkeep of legal library on a weekly basis, including interfiling subscription updates and tracking legal materials received and verifying accuracy of invoices from legal publishers; monitoring subscriptions for department (distribution, suspension, use & review)
Binding documents into books with electric and manual binding equipment (requires standing for extended periods)
Receiving and reviewing outside lawyers’ invoices for accuracy and compliance with USW policies and procedures (including reporting of hours and hourly rates); preparing all associated correspondence and reports and providing those to USW Lawyer and sending same to headquarters with memo from lawyer approving and requesting payment
At the request of USW Legal Department, communicating with law firms about issues associated with billing, including accuracy and rates; communicating with headquarters about outstanding accounts and payments
Drafting correspondence, editing and copy editing, formatting, finalizing
Preparing affidavits of service and arranging for Process Servers
Proofreading of legal and general documents, and documents from other departments
Effectively using Outlook calendars to communicate, schedule and organize within department
Assisting with schedules to ensure deadlines are adhered to
Setting up conference calls & videoconferences (mostly using Zoom) and booking meeting rooms using Outlook
Assisting with conference arrangements and registration (occasional travel opportunities)
Sorting & distributing incoming department mail, processing outgoing mail
Handling incoming and outgoing courier packages
Assisting with collating and stuffing bulk mailings, and occasionally with office-wide outgoing mail
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date electronic contact information
Posting department documents and information to the website
Monitoring website to ensure up-to-date info for the legal department
Preparing responses to articling applications and all subsequent correspondence and binders needed during the application process each year
Maintaining electronic and physical filing and storage system(s)
Lifting and moving bankers’ boxes containing large files, while arranging file room and archiving files
Opening new files, both electronically and manually
Maintaining electronic records in database on-line and managing storage of thousands of archived files at Iron Mountain (sending, retrieving, reviewing for shredding)
Maintaining confidentiality of files and information covered by solicitor-client privilege
Scanning documents for electronic storage
Photocopying, including occasional use of production copiers
Maintenance of stationery cupboard, including facsimile, printer, and photocopier supplies & ordering supplies as needed
Providing reception relief on a rotation basis, and as needed during absence of receptionist
Providing general office support or support for other Departments as requested by or through Office Coordinator or Administrative Assistant
The successful applicant must have a professional and courteous personality, and respond positively to members, callers and visitors at the office. Must be capable of a high level of accuracy and the ability to prioritize in this deadline-oriented department. Collaboration, cooperation and the ability to work closely with other legal support staff are key. We require a willingness and ability to discuss, evaluate, initiate, review and revise procedures in a professional manner. Demonstrate a willingness to undertake training to learn new databases, software, or processes. Must be capable of maintaining confidentiality and security of documents, files and offices. Must be able to handle occasional receptionist duties in an effective and tactful manner, and to ensure security and protocol routines are adhered to. All department support staff are expected to use initiative and organizational skills to help ensure the department's smooth running.
USW is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from members of equality seeking groups, including women, people of colour, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, as well as members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will provide essential support to three+ lawyers and contribute to the smooth operation of our office. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Required Skills
The successful applicant must have:
Excellent Microsoft office computer skills
Word (including tables, mail merges, styles, tracking, formatting)
Excel (including creating and editing spreadsheets, researching formatting issues and formulas, troubleshooting)
Outlook
PowerPoint (including formatting & editing, troubleshooting)
Excellent Adobe Acrobat Pro skills, including ability to use security features, tabs and to create pdf briefs, and other submissions for filing with labour boards and tribunals
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Formal training as a legal assistant and/or experience working for a law firm or in-house legal department
Knowledge of the labour movement and unions an asset
Bilingualism (English/French) an asset
Experience with Legal Tracker or similar case management software a strong asset
The successful applicant will be part of the union’s Canadian National Office and work in a team of six lawyers, an articling student and two Legal assistants.
Duties include:
Providing legal support to three+ lawyers or up to six lawyers & articling student during times when other legal assistant is absent
Administrative and organizational support for the work of the department, including lawyers' calendars, travel bookings and filing of expenses
Using and understanding standard forms, procedural rules for filing, and related practices of various statutory tribunals such as Ontario Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunals and Canada Industrial Relations Board
Finalizing documents and arranging for service and filings in accordance with strict and sometimes overlapping deadlines
Preparing and copying litigation materials precisely and on short notice
Upkeep and filing of Board Certificates – electronically and manually
Upkeep of legal library on a weekly basis, including interfiling subscription updates and tracking legal materials received and verifying accuracy of invoices from legal publishers; monitoring subscriptions for department (distribution, suspension, use & review)
Binding documents into books with electric and manual binding equipment (requires standing for extended periods)
Receiving and reviewing outside lawyers’ invoices for accuracy and compliance with USW policies and procedures (including reporting of hours and hourly rates); preparing all associated correspondence and reports and providing those to USW Lawyer and sending same to headquarters with memo from lawyer approving and requesting payment
At the request of USW Legal Department, communicating with law firms about issues associated with billing, including accuracy and rates; communicating with headquarters about outstanding accounts and payments
Drafting correspondence, editing and copy editing, formatting, finalizing
Preparing affidavits of service and arranging for Process Servers
Proofreading of legal and general documents, and documents from other departments
Effectively using Outlook calendars to communicate, schedule and organize within department
Assisting with schedules to ensure deadlines are adhered to
Setting up conference calls & videoconferences (mostly using Zoom) and booking meeting rooms using Outlook
Assisting with conference arrangements and registration (occasional travel opportunities)
Sorting & distributing incoming department mail, processing outgoing mail
Handling incoming and outgoing courier packages
Assisting with collating and stuffing bulk mailings, and occasionally with office-wide outgoing mail
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date electronic contact information
Posting department documents and information to the website
Monitoring website to ensure up-to-date info for the legal department
Preparing responses to articling applications and all subsequent correspondence and binders needed during the application process each year
Maintaining electronic and physical filing and storage system(s)
Lifting and moving bankers’ boxes containing large files, while arranging file room and archiving files
Opening new files, both electronically and manually
Maintaining electronic records in database on-line and managing storage of thousands of archived files at Iron Mountain (sending, retrieving, reviewing for shredding)
Maintaining confidentiality of files and information covered by solicitor-client privilege
Scanning documents for electronic storage
Photocopying, including occasional use of production copiers
Maintenance of stationery cupboard, including facsimile, printer, and photocopier supplies & ordering supplies as needed
Providing reception relief on a rotation basis, and as needed during absence of receptionist
Providing general office support or support for other Departments as requested by or through Office Coordinator or Administrative Assistant
The successful applicant must have a professional and courteous personality, and respond positively to members, callers and visitors at the office. Must be capable of a high level of accuracy and the ability to prioritize in this deadline-oriented department. Collaboration, cooperation and the ability to work closely with other legal support staff are key. We require a willingness and ability to discuss, evaluate, initiate, review and revise procedures in a professional manner. Demonstrate a willingness to undertake training to learn new databases, software, or processes. Must be capable of maintaining confidentiality and security of documents, files and offices. Must be able to handle occasional receptionist duties in an effective and tactful manner, and to ensure security and protocol routines are adhered to. All department support staff are expected to use initiative and organizational skills to help ensure the department's smooth running.
USW is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from members of equality seeking groups, including women, people of colour, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, as well as members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.