Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

8 job(s) at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jan 09, 2025
Full time
Elevate Your Legal Career at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Join Our Dynamic After-Hours Document Support Team Are you a highly motivated legal assistant with a knack for efficiency and accuracy? Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, a leading Canadian law firm, is seeking a talented individual to join our After-Hours Document Support Centre. What You'll Do: Precision and Efficiency: Create, revise, and format legal documents to the highest standards. Technical Expertise: Convert PDFs, run comparisons, and troubleshoot complex document issues. Client-Focused Support: Provide timely and effective support to legal professionals. Quality Assurance: Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all deliverables. Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with the latest legal technologies and industry best practices. What You'll Need: Proven Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a legal assistant. Technical Proficiency: Strong command of MS Office Suite, iManage, Adobe, and other legal software. Attention to Detail: Meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy. Strong Work Ethic: Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines. Team Player: Collaborative mindset and a willingness to work as part of a team. Why Choose Osler? Dynamic Work Environment: Experience the excitement of a fast-paced legal practice. Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement. Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package. Inclusive Culture: Work alongside diverse and talented individuals. Hybrid Work Model: Balance work and life with a flexible work arrangement. To Apply: If you're ready to take your career to the next level, please submit your cover letter and resume. Note: All offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of background and reference checks. Osler is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Aug 10, 2024
Full time
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York. Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path. Reporting to the Lead Legal Technologist, the AI Lawyer will focus on a range of matters as part of a team dedicated to using cutting edge technology and streamlined processes to transform the way we deliver legal services. The AI Lawyer will focus on operationalizing AI initiatives at the firm. The successful candidate can be based out of our Toronto or Ottawa office. Major Responsibilities: Generate regular comprehensive reports that detail the use of AI systems and on-going initiatives at the firm Coordinate and work with the Chief, Legal Operations and Lead, Legal Technologist to document regular meetings with each practice group chair (or delegate) to discuss AI within their practice group Design and implement a firm-wide AI training program, with a focus on developing prompt engineering skills specific to the needs of each practice group As new AI systems are implemented, design and implement appropriate training to support the relevant system Collaborate with Finance & Accounting to (a) establish and maintain AI usage tracking systems (e.g., within the docketing system); and (b) analyze data to gain insight into the firm’s AI utilization and its impact on key metrics Support Client Development & Marketing with RFPs and client proposals that require input on AI initiatives as well as any external-facing content on the firm’s use of AI (including Osler.com) Support members of the Legal Operations team in the creation of presentations on AI initiatives Conduct regular audits of AI systems to ensure adherence to the firm’s AI usage and other policies Assist with the design, implementation and maintenance of compliance standards for each AI system as required Provide substantive and project management support for AI-initiatives, including coordination with external vendors and partners with respect to milestones and project timelines Maintain the tracker of AI initiatives at the firm Monitor the market for AI systems of relevance for the firm Work with the Legal Operations team on AI projects and solutions Assist with other matters within the Legal Operations team as and when required Position Requirements Education and Experience This position requires candidates to be called to the Bar of Ontario with a minimum of 1 year experience at a national law firm. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Knowledge and Skills Excellent drafting, verbal and written communication skills Highly responsive with a service-oriented attitude Personal integrity and judgment, coupled with a strong work ethic Self-motivated, highly organized with excellent time management skills Knowledge or practice management experience an asset Proven ability to work as part of a team. Capable of building and maintaining effective working relationships Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, juggling priorities and dealing with large amounts of information efficiently and effectively Experience with AI initiatives at law firms an asset For the safety of firm members and visitors, Osler is committed to complying with the recommendations of public health authorities, including with respect to adopting mandatory vaccination policies. Employment at Osler is therefore conditional on complying with any vaccination policies that Osler may adopt from time to time in response to the recommendations of public health authorities. We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week. Accessibility and Accommodation We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process. Background and Reference Checks Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications. If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date. No agencies or phone calls/emails please.
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jun 05, 2024
Full time
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York. Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to begin a career or carve out a new path. We currently have an opening for a Legal Assistant (Document Support) – After Hours to work in our After Hours Document Support Centre (“Pod”) Monday – Friday 5:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. We are looking for an energetic individual that has the ability to produce high volumes of quality work under tight deadlines and who is also an excellent multi-tasker. The successful candidate will be client service oriented with exceptional technical skills (MS Office environment) and a team-oriented mindset. The incumbent must be detailed and results oriented, have superior proofreading and organizational skills, and be able to ensure finished work product is completed in a timely fashion with exceptional accuracy. Major Responsibilities Creating, revising and formatting documents to Firm standards Converting PDF to Word or Excel Documents; cleaning and formatting the conversion Running various blacklines/comparisons of documents Troubleshooting problem documents Answer Document Support line, monitor inboxes for work and provide primary document support to legal assistants and legal professionals within the Firm Ensure work product is high quality and technical skills are kept up to date. Adopt practices, take accountability to eliminate errors and “rework” and expand technical expertise by participating in training relevant to your role Proofread work and ensure all corrections are made prior to returning the assignment Position Requirements Education and Experience The successful incumbent will have a Community College Certificate in a Legal Secretarial Assistant program or equivalent, strong technical skills (MS Office suite), be a team player, have a positive attitude and professional image, and possess a minimum of five years of experience in a Legal Assistant role. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience is acceptable. Knowledge and Skills Client service and team oriented Ability to take initiative and work independently Good judgment and discretion Ability to manage time effectively to work in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail Superior organizational skills Excellent data entry capability; accuracy and thorough Exceptional technical skills including proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iManage, Outlook, Adobe, Litera, and other unique applications used by specific practice areas Excellent written and verbal communication skills To protect the health and safety of firm members and visitors and to comply with the recommendations of public health authorities, employment at Osler will be conditional on the candidate submitting evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, with a requirement to work partially in the office and an opportunity to work remote. Accessibility and Accommodation We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process. Background and Reference Checks Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications. If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Mar 08, 2024
Full time
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York. Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal field. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to begin a career or carve out a new path. We care about our staff and the working environment here proves it. We are currently recruiting a Legal Assistant, Float to join our Toronto office. The successful candidate will provide both administrative and practice management support to legal professionals in a variety of practice areas. The position requires very strong communication and technical skills. The successful candidate must demonstrate initiative, high attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. In addition, strong client service skills, organizational skills and practice management abilities are required. Position Requirements Education and Experience The successful incumbent will have a Community College Certificate in a Legal Secretarial Assistant program or equivalent, strong technical skills (MS Office suite), be a team player, have a positive attitude and professional image, and possess a minimum of three to five years of experience in a Legal Assistant role. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience is acceptable. For the safety of firm members and visitors, Osler is committed to complying with the recommendations of public health authorities, including with respect to adopting mandatory vaccination policies. Employment at Osler is therefore conditional on complying with any vaccination policies that Osler may adopt from time to time in response to the recommendations of public health authorities. We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, with a requirement to work partially in the office and an opportunity to work remote. Accessibility and Accommodation We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process. Background and Reference Checks Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications. If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Mar 05, 2024
Full time
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York. Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and business professionals have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to begin a career or carve out a new path. We currently have an opening for a Legal Assistant, Tax in our Calgary office. The Legal Assistant will proactively provide legal professionals with a high level of support in an effort to improve practice efficiency, including coordinating client-related activities. This position requires an excellent multi-tasker with strong administrative and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative and have excellent client service and organizational skills. Position Requirements Education and Experience The successful incumbent will have a Community College Certificate in a Legal Secretarial Assistant program or equivalent, strong technical skills (MS Office suite), be a team player, have a positive attitude and professional image, and possess a minimum of three to five years of experience in a Legal Assistant role. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience is acceptable. We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work partially in the office. Accessibility and Accommodation We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process. Background and Reference Checks Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications. If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nov 16, 2023
Full time
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York. Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path. This unique non-partnership role will focus on a range of matters as part of a team dedicated to using cutting edge technology and streamlined processes to transform the way we deliver legal services. The Resource Lawyer, Corporate will focus on our Corporate Department and is expected to work with our Business Architecture Lawyer who is focused on providing support to our Emerging and High Growth Companies Departments. Major Responsibilities: Assist with the development, maintenance and improvement of processes, playbooks, checklists, precedents, templates and other resources for our Corporate Department Assist with the drafting, development and curation of models and precedents, in particular for use for data insights as well as software that requires curation of precedents for optimal use Assist with the implementation of new legal processes and technology that enhance our service delivery Assist with a substantive training program for students and associates Assist as needed on keeping the group informed on legal and regulatory developments and undertaking client-facing initiatives (e.g., Osler Updates and Alerts, Legal Year in Review etc.) as and when required Work with other members of the Legal Operations team as well as other individuals focused on transformation throughout the firm Position Requirements Education and Experience This position requires candidates to be called to the Bar of Ontario with a minimum of 3 years of corporate (including securities law and capital markets experience) experience at a national law firm. Knowledge and Skills Proven track record in project management, with preference given to that gained in a legal context A driven self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting A solution-focus with strong business acumen and legal judgment A “roll up the sleeves” mentality who can effectively action items to meet deliverables A high technology proficiency and adaptable to changing priorities and circumstances For the safety of firm members and visitors, Osler is committed to complying with the recommendations of public health authorities, including with respect to adopting mandatory vaccination policies. Employment at Osler is therefore conditional on complying with any vaccination policies that Osler may adopt from time to time in response to the recommendations of public health authorities. We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work partially in the office. The successful candidate can be based out of Ottawa or Toronto. Accessibility and Accommodation We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process. Background and Reference Checks Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications. If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date. No agencies or phone calls/emails please.  
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sep 24, 2023
Hybrid
About the job Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York. Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path. Reporting to the Associate Director, Corporate Services, the Resource Lawyer, Athennian will focus on a range of matters as part of a team dedicated to using cutting edge technology and streamlined processes to transform the way we deliver legal services. Major Responsibilities: Work with leading professionals at the firm to support our transition to a new legal entity management software Review entity records and conduct due diligence reviews and cap table reconciliations for share transactions Using leading legal entity management software, ensure our records accurately reflect share transactions (in particular, complex share transactions) and prepare any related documents Proactively seek opportunities to leverage existing and future legal technologies on corporate transactions Contribute to the continued design and improvement of our enhanced service delivery model for corporate transactions Position Requirements: Do you have what we’re looking for? Be called to the Ontario Bar (new calls are welcome to apply) Knowledge and experience in corporate law Be proficient using technology and adaptable to change For the safety of firm members and visitors, Osler is committed to complying with the recommendations of public health authorities, including with respect to adopting mandatory vaccination policies. Employment at Osler is therefore conditional on complying with any vaccination policies that Osler may adopt from time to time in response to the recommendations of public health authorities. Accessibility and Accommodation We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process. Background and Reference Checks Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications. If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date. No agencies or phone calls/emails please.
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Sep 16, 2023
Full time
Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path. Osler is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Ottawa team. The ideal candidate will have a background in Legal Assistance with experience in Tax Law with a focus on Litigation and Federal Court matters, but we will consider a strong Legal Assistant from other areas. The focus of the position is to provide exemplary legal support for our Partners, allowing for the concentration to be on providing exceptional legal services to our clients. Major Responsibilities and Duties: Clerical support such as answering the telephone, e appointments for lawyers, maintaining lawyer’s calendars and reminding lawyers of deadlines; makes travel/accommodation arrangements on behalf of legal professionals, handling of expense claims. Perform client account administration which includes receiving, reviewing, editing and drafting e-prebills; preparing invoices for review by legal professionals; receiving and preparing accounts for finalization and preparing subsequent correspondence and addressing client inquiries regarding billings; receiving and preparing monthly summary statement of certain client invoices. Perform other duties as assigned. Position Requirements: Completion of a Community College Secretarial program Experience working with Tax Law, Federal Courts, litigation in a professional office or legal environment is ideal but will consider other areas of Law Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to deal with a variety of internal and external contacts Ability to multi-task, organize and manage multiple priorities and respond to requests from a wide range of stakeholders Excellent writing skills to effectively draft legal documents Ability to learn new technology and adapt to new systems and processes We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. For the safety of firm members and visitors, Osler is committed to complying with the recommendations of public health authorities, including with respect to adopting mandatory vaccination policies. Employment at Osler is therefore conditional on complying with any vaccination policies that Osler may adopt from time to time in response to the recommendations of public health authorities. Accessibility and Accommodation We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process. Background and Reference Checks Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications. If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada’s leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date. No agencies or phone calls please on the legal job board.