Lawson Lundell LLP
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nov 23, 2022
Full time
Lawson Lundell LLP is a leading regional Canadian business law firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary and Yellowknife. The firm is recognized and respected by its peers in legal and business publications and was recently named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2022 . Business in Vancouver also recognized Lawson Lundell LLP as the fastest growing law firm in Western Canada.
Position Summary
Working with the Legal Talent Department and Professional Development Committee, the Legal Talent Coordinator (Associate Programs) will support the operational objectives of the associate programs in all of Lawson Lundell's offices.
This is a full time position. Generally, the hours will be Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; due to the nature of the role, some flexibility and overtime hours will be required for events and during recruitment periods.
Responsibilities
General responsibilities include coordinating the recruitment and hiring, onboarding and orientation, professional development and performance management of associates.
Recruitment and Hiring
Provide support for lateral associate recruitment including:
Preparing job descriptions and posting positions
Maintaining recruitment records
Coordinating interviews of candidates
Assisting with preparation of employment letters and offer packages
Completing transferring lawyers checks
Coordinate Law Society membership requirements, registrations and filings
Onboarding, Orientation and Programming
Assist Legal Talent Department with the development, coordination and facilitation of associate onboarding
Coordinate administrative requirements of onboarding including preparation of orientation agenda, manual, guest speakers, and systems training
Provide guidance to associates regarding firm protocol, practices and procedures
Assist Legal Talent Department with planning and coordination of social programs and events for associates
Professional Development and Performance Management
Assist Legal Talent Department with professional development programming for associates
Assist Legal Talent Department with planning and coordination of social programs and associate events
Coordinate administrative requirements of associate mentorship program, including organizing of annual mentorship achievement awards and celebration
Attend Professional Development Committee meetings and prepare agenda and meeting minutes
Coordinate associate coaching schedule and processes
Support the performance management of associates using viDeskop to track reviews, summarize and follow up on outstanding feedback
Coordinate the associate review schedule for all practice groups
Assist Director/Manager with preparation of associate secondment documentation, advising departments of details of secondment and tracking secondments
Assist Legal Talent Department with associate offboarding processes
Qualifications and Skills
Post-secondary education in administration, or related field
Relevant administrative experience in a professional services environment (law firm experience is preferred but an equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable)
Human resources or recruiting experience an asset
Impeccable organizational and time management skills, with the ability to keep on top of multiple deadlines
Excellent communication skills and customer-service attitude
The ability to work both collaboratively and independently
Professional disposition with sense of humour
Demonstrates discretion and respect for confidential material
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Exciting perks and benefits of working at Lawson:
Competitive Compensation
Health Benefits : extended health, dental, vision, out of country, life, ad&d
Fitness Benefit : reimbursement for fitness equipment or fitness membership
Education Reimbursement Benefit : the firm has a policy for reimbursement of tuition/course fees
Paid Time Off : vacation time starts at 3 weeks, personal days, sick time, and a volunteer day every year
Financial Benefits : defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm, RRSP, TFSA, year-end bonuses and an employee referral bonus program
Fun Environment : annual year end party, happy hours, staff appreciation week, and many other social events
Awards : long term service (bonuses & extra vacation)
If you are a positive, hard-working, and motivated individual looking for a legal talent opportunity, please submit your resume, with a cover letter to the attention of Allison Jackson, Director of Legal Talent and Katie Cooke, Manager of Legal Talent.
Although we thank all applicants for their interest in Lawson Lundell LLP, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.