Specialist, Legal Operations - Ottawa, Canada - Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

We are

BLG:
Canada's Law Firm. Our culture is one of vigilance and curiosity, Firm-wide collaboration, unfailing mutual respect and dedication. We pride ourselves on having standout talent and delivering an exceptional client experience.

We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development.

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Purpose of Role

You will be a key member of a dynamic and innovative group of lawyers, clerks and legal support staff, providing the highest level of service to our clients, while having the opportunity to cultivate your skills as part of our successful national Commercial Real Estate team, within Canada's premier full-service law firm.

Right from the start, you will have access to exceptional opportunities, working with a supportive team focused on providing you with meaningful opportunities to tailor your career path in order to reach your full potential.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

The key responsibilities of this role are:
Act as primary contact for the intake and set up of all new clients and matters for the Commercial Real Estate group
Support the commercial management of matters to ensure compliance to client terms, matter budgets and billing requirements
Monitor and report on key deadlines collaborating with the legal team and clients
Help to design and implement new best practices, templates, and workflow to optimize practice management
Perform billable law clerk work including conducting, reviewing and reporting on search results (familiarity with title and offtitle searches would be an asset); drafting documents for registration; and assisting with the management and closing of commercial transactions
What you will bring to this role:
Minimum post-secondary education of a Law Clerk or Paralegal Diploma or equivalent
Superior organizational, data management and problem solving skills
Ability to process a high volume of documentation with excellent attention to detail
Strong computer and electronic document skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work with key stakeholders at all levels of the Firm

What does BLG have to offer you?

A hybrid working environment with technology reimbursements to support digital working
Certification in Legal Project Management (LPM)
Access to our market leading mentoring program
A talent development framework that helps you develop your desired career path, including access to training and continued education opportunities
Exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs
A competitive compensation and benefits package, including a day off to volunteer and access to wellness platforms and programs