Legal Assistant, Insolvency - Toronto, Canada - Osler

Osler

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

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 400 lawyers are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, 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.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Manages document workflow including formatting, drafting, finalizing and distributing documents, correspondence and materials.
Manages files, including gathering and researching information for client intake process, workspace management, creating and managing files in document management system, communicating with other LPs and Assistants working on files.
Conducts quality control, by reviewing their own work and work completed by others.
Provides administrative assistance to LPs and clients through scheduling and arranging meetings, and booking facilities and travel, with awareness of LP and client preferences.
Supports client development activities, such as managing bios, entering/updating information into CRM database.
Provides other practice support relating to time entry, conflict inquiry reminders, audit inquiries, etc.
Maintains high level of discretion and confidentiality at all times.
Performs other duties as required to achieve Firm objectives.

Knowledge and Skills

Exceptional technical skills (Adobe Pro & MS Office
Word, Excel & PowerPoint); able to troubleshoot corrupt or damaged documents
Detailoriented, with strong written and verbal communication
Organizational skills required to effectively multitask
Ability to take initiative and work independently, takes responsibility for assigned tasks
Knowledge of legal procedures and Insolvency practice

Education

The position requires the completion of a Community College Office or Business Administration program plus a minimum of two years' experience working in a professional services or legal environment.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

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

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.

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