Practice Coordinator, Emerging High Growth - Vancouver, Canada - Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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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 more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary 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.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, EHG Practice, the Emerging Companies Practice Coordinator provides practice group support to Osler's Emerging Companies Group, and its clients, with respect to the development of new business, research and practice management.

Major Responsibilities:

Plans, organizes & directs the day to day operations of the EHG Practice
Direct/first point of contact for new clients/business intake for the EHG Practice
Manages allocation and work flow of new clients
Directs & engages staff members with incoming work
Provides record management & other administrative services for the EHG Practice
Works alongside the local and national client and business development teams, as well as the Senior Manager, EHG Practice to assist with Business Development responsibilities for the EHG practice as well EHG supported sponsorships
Adhoc duties as need to ensure smooth running of EHG practice
Assist the group with strategy development
Acts as a liaison for external partnerships
Works closely with other departments throughout the firm, such as, marketing, client development, business development & market recognition teams
Assists with the planning and organization of internal and external events
Proactive in implementing practice processes
Assists with practice innovation and initiatives

Position Requirements
Education and Experience

This position requires a University or college diploma (preferably in business or paralegal studies) plus a minimum of one to two years of relevant experience.

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

Knowledge and Skills

Proactive, highly organized, detail orientated and ability to manage a high volume of tasks
Discretion and a strong client service orientation are essential
Excellent problemsolving skills
Extremely well organized with superb attention to detail
Disciplined execution and follow through; excellent time management skills are essential.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships
A team player who also works well independently
Strong ability to learn existing business practices
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be a selfstarter and be highly motivated to handle a fastpaced environment.
Proficient in MS Office

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, which includes a requirement to work partially in the office.

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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Skills:
Required

English

Behaviors:
Required

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations:
Required