Legal Talent Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - Lawson Lundell

Lawson Lundell

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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 2023.

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.

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
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, office tour, guest speakers, and systems training
Liaise with incoming associates for payroll forms and necessary documents
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
Maintaining associate manual
Maintaining Law Society memberships of the associates and partners by coordinating payment and submitting necessary documents by appropriate deadlines

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
Maintain professional development programming records
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 Legal Talent Department with associate offboarding processes

Qualifications and Skills

Postsecondary 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 customerservice 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:

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Competitive Compensation:

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Health Benefits: extended health, dental, vision, out of country, life, ad&d
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Fitness Benefit: reimbursement for fitness equipment or fitness membership
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Education Reimbursement: the firm has a policy for reimbursement of fees
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Paid Time Off: vacation time starts at 3 weeks, personal days, sick time, and a volunteer day every year
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Financial Benefits: defined contribution pension plan matched by the firm, RRSP, TFSA, year-end bonuses and an employee referral bonus program
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Fun Environment: annual year end party, happy hours, staff appreciation week, and many other social events
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Awards: long term service (bonuses & extra vacation)

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.

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.