Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Davies is a top-tier Canadian law firm focused on high-stakes matters. With offices in Montréal, Toronto and New York, we are consistently at the center of the most challenging deals and cases in Canada and abroad. A position at Davies is more than just a job. When you join the firm, you will be welcomed by a team that places as much emphasis on supporting its people as it does on serving its prestigious clients. As such, we have created a collaborative environment where team members of all backgrounds feel appreciated and are encouraged to share their ideas while working alongside some of the brightest legal and business professionals who are eager to share their knowledge and experience. About the Position We are currently seeking a Day Legal Assistant to join our Corporate and Banking practice group in our Toronto office working in a share of 3:1. The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position requires strong communication and technical skills. The successful candidate must demonstrate initiative, high attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. In addition, strong client service skills, organization skills and practice management abilities are required. Primary Responsibilities Provide dedicated support to three Corporate and Banking lawyers Prepare and process correspondence, memoranda and legal documents according to the firm’s standards, using the firm's word processing and document management software Compose and draft routine cover letters and documents Proofread documents and check for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammar; prepare revisions and blackline documents, as directed Prepare closing books and index hyperlinking Assist lawyers and students with the establishment and maintenance of online websites (Deal Room/ShareFile) for the purpose of facilitating legal transactions for the firm Review and route incoming mail and fax communications; prepare and process outgoing mail and fax; arrange specialized mail or messenger services, as required Ensure email correspondence is filed to the appropriate client matter, at the direction of the lawyer Manage key dates, including updating calendars for assigned lawyers with their meetings, appointments, due dates and client-related activities Coordinate lawyer's travel arrangements and travel expense reports using the firms Chrome River database Update contact names and addresses in the firm's InterAction database on a regular basis Coordinate client meetings, including scheduling rooms and arranging for catering or audio-visual equipment using the firm's Meeting Room Manager software. Receive, handle, screen and/or direct incoming calls as directed by lawyer; respond to routine inquiries and requests from clients; take messages, as required Coordinate docket entry and submission according to the firm’s timelines for docket submission Prepare expense reimbursement and disbursement requests Prepare client accounts and coordinate client billing matters with the Accounting Department Work with the lawyer to enter new Client and Matter opening requests using the firm's database Coordinate and disperse tasks to be performed by various resource groups such as Document Specialists, Billing Specialists, etc., where appropriate, while ensuring tasks are completed in a timely manner Manage files, including opening new files and maintaining precedent files Work with Records to create, maintain and store client files, as appropriate Demonstrate effective teamwork and provide support to other legal assistants, as time permits Provide support to other lawyers, clerks and/or students within the team structure in the absence of the regularly assigned assistant where dedicated support is not available Work cooperatively with other departments and individuals in the firm Qualifications A Community College Certificate in a Legal Assistant program or equivalent A minimum of five years of experience in a Legal Assistant role; an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is acceptable A team player with a positive attitude A high level of professionalism and the ability to take initiative while using discretion and good judgement in decision-making Deep technical knowledge of Microsoft applications, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat Excellent client-service skills Ability to produce documents in a timely and accurate manner Strong communication skills Excellent time management skills, the ability to prioritize daily work effectively while paying attention to detail Superior administrative and organizational skills To Apply For more information or to apply, please submit your application to Karen Keane at kkeane@dwpv.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Davies is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace for candidates and firm members with disabilities. Please let us know of any accommodations you may require at any time during the recruitment process.  

We are seeking motivated associates with at least four years of relevant commercial finance experience to join our banking and finance group. As a Davies lawyer, you will be a full group participant from day one — working closely with our team and representing some of the most prominent corporate borrowers, financial institutions and private equity sponsors in Canada and abroad in a wide range of sophisticated domestic and cross-border financing transactions. We are looking for candidates with an excellent academic record and solid law firm experience representing borrowers and/or lenders in domestic and international secured commercial lending transactions, including syndicated bank financings, acquisition financings and sponsor financings. For further information please contact Nanci Ship. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP is committed to providing a work environment that is diverse, inclusive and accessible to applicants and firm members with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.    

Davies is seeking a junior corporate associate to join our New York office, where we practice U.S. federal and New York State law exclusively. Our practice is highly transaction-based, focusing on corporate, M&A, joint ventures, securities offerings and real estate. The following are requirements for the ideal candidate: Minimum 1-2 years of legal experience (or recent graduate from LL.M. program) Excellent law school academic credentials Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong work ethic, with a commitment to excellence, client service and attention to detail Collaborative team player able to work well with all firm members Admitted to (or scheduled to write) the NYS Bar Long-term plans to remain in NYC Qualified candidates are invited to email their cover letter, résumé and all post secondary transcripts in confidence to DaviesNYrecruit@dwpv.com, referencing Opening 40-2024 in the subject line of their email. Alternatively, candidates can apply directly via our LinkedIn posting. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP is committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and accessible to applicants and firm members with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know. You can also review our Privacy Acknowledgment and Consent Policy here by clicking “Apply Now” for the New York office.    

Our leading litigation practice is looking to add an associate in our Montréal office. By joining Davies, you will be part of a dedicated team of high achieving lawyers with a proven track record of success. We are consistently at the heart of the largest and most intricate business litigations in Canada and internationally. We strive to deliver exceptional work, always going the extra mile to get the best result. We are practical and business-minded. We work as one large team, driven to ensure we meet our client’s best interest. We all take ownership of problems and are creative in our solutions. As an associate, you will be an instrumental part of our team. You will be working directly with our partners on developing the general strategy, working with our clients, preparing and managing evidence, performing legal research, preparing arguments and pleading before various tribunals. We are looking for candidates with an excellent academic record and 2-5 years of comparable experience in a sophisticated commercial litigation practice. Successful lawyers at Davies are adaptable, hard working, curious, problem-solvers, team-players, level-headed and business-minded. For further information please contact Nanci Ship. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP is committed to providing a work environment that is diverse, inclusive and accessible to applicants and firm members with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.    

Davies is looking for a lawyer to join the Commercial Real Estate practice in our Montréal office. As a Davies lawyer looking on the Clear Legal Job Board, you will be a full group participant from day one – involved in high-stakes real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, financings and development projects. We are looking for a candidate with two to four years of experience and an excellent academic record. The candidate must possess superior communication skills, have experience in a similar high-calibre legal practice, a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team, a commitment to exceeding client expectations and the ability to efficiently manage multiple projects at the same time. Membership in the Québec Bar or eligibility to be admitted is also essential. For further information please contact Nanci Ship. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP is committed to providing a work environment that is diverse, inclusive and accessible to applicants and firm members with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.    

Davies is a law firm focused on high-stakes matters. Committed to achieving superior outcomes for our clients, we are consistently at the heart of their most complex deals and cases. With offices in Toronto, Montréal and New York, our capabilities extend seamlessly to every continent. We are currently seeking a lawyer with general corporate and securities transactional experience to join our Knowledge Management (KM) team in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have two to five years of client-facing practice experience, ideally within a top-tier transactional business law firm. As KM Counsel, you will have the opportunity to substantively build and hone your legal expertise as well as analytical and drafting skills to develop precedents and generate awareness. In addition to contributing to thought-leadership through your own research and analysis, you will benefit from collaborating with all practice groups to mine their intellectual capital and convert existing knowledge into state-of-the-art precedents and other resources, focusing on excellence in quality, consistency and efficiency. This position will appeal to an intellectually curious lawyer with an interest in business law research, drafting contracts and writing legal memos. The ideal candidate appreciates the learning environment of private practice, is committed to exceptional client service and thrives in a stimulating, fast-paced environment. Primary Responsibilities Developing new, as well as enhancing and maintaining existing, precedents and other practice resources to support and contribute to the corporate/securities practice group Leveraging your precedent work and current awareness engagement to advise lawyers and discuss the legal issues which they face in their matters Preparing and delivering legal training to the firm’s lawyers and law students Working closely with lawyers to identify and gather new, valuable knowledge resources, and to maintain our existing collections of precedents and research materials Participating in the development of knowledge pertaining to new laws and other legal developments Responding to requests for KM resources using the firm’s KM collections and enterprise search tool Staying current on developments in legal technology and how it may support the practice Skills and Experience A law degree with two to five years of client-facing practice experience, ideally with a top-tier transactional business law firm Strong academic credentials and able to think strategically, demonstrating well-honed analytical and problem-solving skills Strong written and oral communication skills and able to explain concepts clearly and concisely Strong client service skills and a self-starter who is highly organized, motivated, attentive to detail and able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a larger team Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter, resumé and academic transcripts, in complete confidence, to recruitment@dwpv.com, quoting reference number Law 23-0220 in the subject line. Alternatively, you may upload your materials via the LinkedIn job posting. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP is committed to providing a work environment that is diverse, inclusive and accessible to applicants and firm members with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.