Addressing general inquiries and requests from internal and external stakeholders and members by answering, screening, and routing calls appropriately, handling routine queries, redirecting complex ones to the relevant Legal Counsel, and ensuring follow-up to confirm all queries are resolved. Providing executive-level support to the General Counsel by spearheading strategic initiatives, managing critical projects and files (including tracking timelines, workflows, action items, and task delegation), preparing materials, escalating issues, and delegating responsibilities as needed. Organizing and prioritizing workflows for the General Counsel, including managing their schedule, monitoring communications, and determining access based on organizational priorities and urgency. Arranging meeting logistics, ensuring all related materials and documents are prepared and ready well in advance, allowing the executive adequate preparation time. Assisting Legal Counsel with litigation, employment law, and incorporation matters by drafting and revising contracts, correspondence, and legal documentation, transcribing records, tracking deadlines for filings or claims, and maintaining well-organized legal files and records. Offering administrative support for designated committees, which includes drafting meeting agendas, preparing presentations and other documents to align with organizational standards, attending meetings as needed, preparing accurate draft minutes for review, following up on action items, and archiving approved minutes appropriately. Collaborating with fellow Executive Assistants to ensure consistent adherence to organizational workflows and policies.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join our team in Ayr, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee critical accounting functions, manage project finances, and contribute to process optimization. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a diverse range of projects and responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage all monthly financial close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness </p><p>• Oversee project accounting for multiple active projects </p><p>• Develop and maintain 13-week cash flow forecasts, and assist in treasury functions such as leases, bonding, and equipment loan negotiations.</p><p>• Handle province-wide job agreements, including managing union remittances and addressing payroll complexities.</p><p>• Administer holdbacks and lien processes to ensure compliance with contractual and legal requirements.</p><p>• Lead and execute process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounting department.</p><p>• Support the integration of accounting information into the Eclipse system, ensuring consistency and completeness.</p><p>• Collaborate with auditors during year-end processes to facilitate accurate and efficient reporting.</p><p>• Coordinate financial activities across multiple entities, including operating companies and holding companies.</p>
<p>An established and respected legal firm is seeking an experienced and driven <strong>Associate Lawyer (Personal Injury)</strong> to join their growing practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled lawyer to bring their expertise to a dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier legal services to clients in personal injury matters.</p><p><br></p><p>The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of personal injury files, engage with clients, provide expert advice, and work collaboratively on complex issues that make a real difference in people’s lives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Handle a variety of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, long-term disability claims, and other liability matters.</li><li>Provide legal counsel and representation through all stages of the client relationship, from initial consultations to resolution.</li><li>Draft legal documents, including pleadings, settlement proposals, and trial briefs.</li><li>Conduct negotiations and mediations with opposing counsel to achieve optimal outcomes for clients.</li><li>Appear before courts and tribunals as required for trial work or hearings.</li><li>Maintain client contact and provide regular updates on case progress.</li><li>Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to ensure strategic case handling.</li><li>Work collaboratively with other team members, including legal assistants, clerks, and fellow lawyers, to manage cases effectively.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><br></p><p>Are you a highly organized and proactive professional with a passion for supporting executive leadership? Robert Half is seeking a dynamic Executive Assistant to provide top-tier administrative support to senior management with one of our well respected clients. In this vital role, you will act as the backbone of a fast-paced environment, managing complex schedules, coordinating high-level meetings, and handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. If you're driven by excellence and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is your opportunity to shine and make a meaningful impact. Join us and be a key contributor to the success of our executive team!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and coordinate a busy calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel</li><li>Prepare and submit accurate expense reports in a timely manner</li><li>Create and edit high-quality PowerPoint presentations and internal documents</li><li>Organize meeting logistics, agendas, and follow-ups</li><li>Screen and prioritize emails, calls, and requests</li><li>Support special projects and provide ad-hoc administrative assistance as required</li></ul><p><strong>What We’re Looking For:</strong></p><ul><li>10+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or similar administrative role</li><li>Prior experience in Real Estate or Legal industry is preferred</li><li>Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)</li><li>Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Post secondary education in Business Administration or a related field</li></ul>
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Legal & HR Operations Specialist</p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p> We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to provide operational support across both Legal and Human Resources functions. This unique hybrid role bridges corporate governance, legal administration, and HR operations, requiring someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving business environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and able to manage sensitive information with the utmost discretion.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><em>Legal Operations & Governance</em></p><ul><li>Partner with senior leadership on legal and governance matters, ensuring compliance and efficient workflows.</li><li>Maintain corporate records and documentation in line with internal and regulatory standards.</li><li>Oversee the contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, tracking approvals, renewals, and e-signature processes.</li><li>Support preparation and coordination of board and committee meetings, including agendas, minutes, resolutions, and portal administration.</li><li>Assist with regulatory filings, legal research, and due diligence efforts related to business initiatives.</li><li>Track legal matters, invoices, and deadlines to ensure efficient operations.</li><li>Provide general legal administrative support, including document editing and proofreading.</li></ul><p><em>Human Resources Operations</em></p><ul><li>Administer HR systems and processes, supporting the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.</li><li>Prepare and maintain HR documentation, including agreements, amendments, and compliance-related materials.</li><li>Support administration of employee equity programs and consultant agreements.</li><li>Coordinate policy acknowledgments, training compliance, and performance review cycles.</li><li>Maintain organized HR records and assist with HR surveys and process improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our well-established business law firm client in downtown Vancouver is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Corporate Paralegal</strong> to support its growing corporate/commercial practice. This role offers a mix of corporate records work and hands-on involvement in transactional files, including mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, and governance matters.</p><p> </p><p><strong>This is a 14-month contract position with strong potential for a permanent role.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Corporate Records Management</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain physical and digital corporate records (BC, federal, and extraprovincial)</li><li>Assist with the transition of records to digital minute books </li><li>Prepare corporate documents and filings using templates and precedents</li><li>Manage updates in the corporate records database</li><li>Coordinate outgoing record packages and couriers</li><li>Respond to email and telephone inquiries from clients and internal team members</li></ul><p><strong>Transactional Support</strong></p><ul><li>Support formation and governance matters for corporations, partnerships, and not-for-profits</li><li>Assist with documentation for M& A transactions, reorganizations, continuations, dissolutions, and joint ventures</li><li>Conduct due diligence reviews of minute books and public records</li><li>Prepare rectification resolutions and due diligence summaries</li><li>Perform BC Online and other registry searches</li><li>Review and format legal correspondence, agreements, and closing documents</li><li>Coordinate execution via DocuSign and assemble digital closing books (manually and through Closing Folders)</li><li>Provide assistance with large-scale transactions and firm-wide projects</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Civil Litigation Paralegal to join our office. The individual ideally will have experience or at least training in the full spectrum of creditors’ remedies – litigation, collections, and bankruptcy. The individual will also be trained on the job with a primary focus on our Creditors Remedies files in addition to supporting our broader litigation practice.</p><p><br></p><p>This role requires ability to work independently, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. The ideal candidate will be available to work on-site during regular business hours with some flexibility to be discussed.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Preparing court documents for Small Claims and Supreme Court of British Columbia, including pleadings, post-judgment enforcement-related chambers applications, garnishing orders, Summons to a Payment Hearing, and other enforcement-related court documents.</li><li>Occasionally preparing documents in bankruptcy court on behalf of unsecured creditors.</li><li>Learning and using federal government required software (Atrium) for correspondence, file access, organization, and timekeeping.</li><li>Effective oral and written communication with clients, debtors, and third parties involved in the collections procedure.</li><li>Managing case calendars and deadlines to ensure timely filings and compliance with the rules of all levels of court, and in particular, the Small Claims Rules and Supreme Court Civil Rules.</li></ul>
<p>Notre client, un cabinet juridique national en expansion, est à la recherche d'un adjoint juridique pour se joindre à son équipe de Montréal. Sous la supervision du Responsable des services de soutien, l'adjoint juridique aura la principale responsabilité de soutenir deux avocats se spécialisant dans le droit autochtone et de travailler avec le parajuriste afin d'assurer le bon fonctionnement de l'organisation.</p><p><br></p><p>Reponsabilités:</p><ul><li>Gérer les calendriers et planifier les rendez-vous à l’aide d’Outlook et d’outils de planification.</li><li>Maintenir des systèmes de rappel électroniques et physiques pour le suivi des tâches.</li><li>Effectuer les rapprochements mensuels des dépenses pour les avocats assignés.</li><li>Soutenir les dossiers de litige, de négociation et de réglementation, y compris la préparation de documents.</li><li>Organiser les systèmes de classement électroniques et papier; gérer l’ouverture, la mise à jour et la fermeture des dossiers.</li><li>Rédiger, réviser et mettre en forme des correspondances, notes de service, rapports et documents juridiques.</li><li>Coordonner les réunions, y compris les documents, la restauration et la logistique.</li><li>Gérer les dossiers clients, actes de procédure, registres et rapports pour en assurer l’organisation et l’accessibilité.</li><li>Aider à la préparation et à l’organisation de preuves pour des affaires complexes.</li><li>Planifier les audiences et coordonner avec les greffes des tribunaux.</li><li>Interpréter les règles de procédure de plusieurs juridictions.</li><li>Déposer et signifier des documents judiciaires.</li><li>Numériser, photocopier et gérer les documents nécessaires.</li><li>Organiser et coordonner les déplacements professionnels.</li><li>Assurer l’accueil : recevoir les visiteurs, répondre au téléphone et prendre les messages.</li><li>Trier et distribuer le courrier et les colis.</li><li>Gérer les opérations quotidiennes du bureau, l’installation et le rangement.</li><li>Installer et tester l’équipement audiovisuel pour les réunions.</li><li>Gérer les fournitures de bureau et les stocks.</li><li>Maintenir la propreté du bureau, faire le café, remplir les stocks, utiliser le lave-vaisselle et nettoyer au besoin.</li><li>Effectuer d'autres tâches administratives au besoin pour soutenir l’équipe</li></ul>
<p>Notre client recherche un(e) spécialiste en opérations juridiques pour renforcer son équipe dans le domaine de la gestion de patrimoine à Montréal. Le candidat idéal apportera son expertise en droit commercial pour soutenir ses activités juridiques et opérationnelles tout en veillant à la conformité réglementaire.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsabilités:</p><p>• Rédiger et réviser divers contrats commerciaux pour garantir leur exactitude et leur conformité.</p><p>• Fournir des conseils stratégiques à la direction sur les questions juridiques et les risques associés.</p><p>• Développer et optimiser les processus internes liés aux opérations juridiques.</p><p>• Surveiller et assurer la conformité aux lois et règlements pertinents.</p><p>• Collaborer avec les équipes internes pour gérer efficacement les dossiers juridiques.</p><p>• Identifier et résoudre les problèmes juridiques en temps opportun.</p><p>• Participer à la négociation de contrats et d'ententes commerciales.</p><p>• Préparer des rapports juridiques et des analyses pour appuyer la prise de décision.</p><p>• Agir en tant que ressource clé pour les initiatives juridiques et opérationnelles.</p>
