Legal Talent Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP

Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Singleton Reynolds is nationally-recognized law firm serving the construction and infrastructure, insurance, commercial litigation, real estate and corporate needs of Canada's business community from our office in Toronto and Vancouver.

Our Vancouver office is seeking a talented individual to work with our Legal Talent team, supporting the recruiting, management, and professional development of the firm's law students and lawyers.

This role works closely with the Directors of Legal Talent and Research & Knowledge Management to provide market-leading legal talent management and continuing legal education.

Responsibilities include:

Providing administrative support to the Legal Talent Department, including correspondence, organization, filling, and other administrative duties
Organizing and coordinating student recruitment operations, including recruiting events, interviews, and offer letters
Meeting the administrative requirements of summer and articling student onboarding and orientation programs
Interacting with the Law Societies of British Columbia and Ontario regarding licensing process requirements, registrations and filings
Acting as an additional point of contact for summer students and articling students in relation to all Firm precedents and protocols and being knowledgeable to answer effectively
Liaise with the Law Societies as necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements for students and principals
Assisting with administering the Firm's Student evaluation process(es), and the annual Associate evaluation and compensation review processes
Oversee the delivery of social event programs for Associates and Law Students, as appropriate
Assisting with the coordinating the internal continuing education program for lawyers; including accreditation of the programs, creating, sending and monitoring invitations to programs

Education & Experience:

3 years' relevant experience in a professional environment
Experience in a law firm or professional services industry would be an asset

Skills & Abilities:

Superior organizational/document management skills with a strong attention to detail
Positive attitude, strong clientservice orientation, and excellent relationshipbuilding skills; demonstrated ability to provide outstanding service to internal clients and external stakeholders
The ability to exercise sound judgment, handle stringent deadlines and work with a large volume of tasks, with interruptions and changing priorities
Collaborative approach and strong team player
Resultsdriven, resourceful, adaptable, and possessing a high level of critical and logical thinking
Excellent communication skills
Familiarity with online forms and databases; experience with SharePoint and SmartSheet an asset
Experience using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Willing to learn and undergo inoffice training specific to the role

Compensation:

Competitive salary
Comprehensive Extended Health and Dental coverage benefits
Short and Long Term Disability Plan that includes Dependent and personal Life Insurance
Fitness Reimbursement
Education/tuition Reimbursement
Matching RRSP Program

Why Singleton Reynolds:

Our unique culture lays the foundation for a working environment that is friendly and supportive of each other
We have a warm and welcoming climate with regular social events to build relationships
An opportunity to work with recognized leaders in their fields, including respected arbitrators and mediators
We encourage and seek to enable ongoing skills training and personal development
We have a dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
A developed health, safety and wellness program to help balance personal wellbeing with your career
We encourage developmentrelated coaching, including revenue generation strategies and action plans
The opportunity to involve yourself and others in a variety of communityoriented organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, British Columbia Childhood Cancer Parents' Association and Athletics for Kids

Singleton Reynolds is committed to developing, implementing, and maintaining best practices and strategies to enhance equality, diversity and inclusion. We make this commitment at all stages of the employment life cycle, through recruitment, retention and advancement.