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Dentons is designed to be different. Our firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries. Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2024); Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2024), and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2024).   This role is an opportunity for you to join the world’s largest law firm, a firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise. POSITION SUMMARY   The Legal Assistant role requires a unique blend of skills and experience providing general and executive administrative support in our Corporate Group and Leadership Team. The position will require a confident and business-minded assistant with the ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain confidentiality, support client and leadership team requests, and adapt to changing priorities.   RESPONSIBILITIES   Provide direct support to Calgary Office Managing Partner (OMP), Department Managers and Leadership Team, coordinating activities, events and sharing of both office and firm information among the Leadership Team and Partners with a strict adherence to confidentiality; Administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and meetings, maintaining calendars, photocopying materials, booking meeting rooms, making travel arrangements, etc.; working with other related Departments/services internally to provide documents and other materials on time to meet client needs; Support and respond to client inquiries expeditiously and conducting follow up; keeping the OMP, Department Managers and Leadership Team apprised of interactions in their absence; Draft, prepare and proofread correspondence, accounts and various documents and forms with upmost attention to detail; Enter and maintain lawyer dockets and coordinate with the Accounting Department, when necessary; prepare detailed billing and deal with firm trust processes; Open, maintain and close files, and maintain precedent systems using the Firm protocol for knowledge management including file closures and reporting any requirements; Process incoming and outgoing mail, including maintenance of email accounts and managing bring forwards; Prepare and update cheque requisitions and expense reports; Maintain client/matter lists and current client contact records/notices; Maintain and organize files, both electronic and hard copy as required; Demonstrate a team approach; supporting and standing in for colleagues to cover absences; Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS   Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of previous legal assistant experience in related practice areas; Post-secondary education in business or related discipline. Legal Administration Diploma preferred; High level of competency in maintaining confidentiality and adeptly handling sensitive information and situations with the utmost discretion, ensuring that all interactions and data are managed tactfully, and in accordance with privacy regulations and organizational policies. Passion for working in a team environment, willing to help others and comfortable with sharing work assignments; Provide support to new team members in being a buddy/mentor during onboarding; Ability to produce a high quality and quantity of work, occasionally under tight timelines; Able to meet deadlines, work well under pressure and take initiative using sound judgment; Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written); Excellent technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; Knowledge of accounting/docketing systems and data management systems (i.e. iManage); Excellent organizational/follow up skills; attention to detail, proofreading and accuracy are required; Professional client and telephone manner and a proven track record of working with confidential information; Excellent problem solving skills, the ability to work with little instruction or supervision and be internally motivated   We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. At Dentons we are committed to offering equitable and competitive pay, we achieve this by aligning internal salary ranges for specific roles to similar positions in the external market. In the normal course, our practice is to hire, transfer and promote employees within the entry part of our range, adjusting as needed based on the prior experience, skills and competencies required for the role along with any market differentials. Recognizing our exceptional talent means providing a comprehensive total rewards package beyond a competitive salary. We have curated our employee benefits portfolio to offer inclusive and comprehensive wellbeing and developmental programs for our people. With extended benefits and mental health plans, paid time off, savings plans, fitness subsidy, parental leave top up and more, our benefits are flexible, aligned to our core values and supports the various needs of our people. Additionally, our personal and professional development programs include people networks, mentorships, and leadership series programming to help people grow their career.   Note: Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location and employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Dentons reserves the right to alter these programs and offerings in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.     Equal Opportunity Statement At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity and equity (ID&E) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. We believe that ID&E is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to ID&E, we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employer’s for 12 consecutive years (2011-2022), as well as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2022) for the fifth time. Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender assigned at birth, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation. We are committed to providing you with an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible workplace to support your success. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at careers.canada@dentons.com.

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.