<p>Are you an experienced corporate paralegal seeking a dynamic, temporary opportunity? Our client is looking for a skilled professional to join their team and support critical board, governance, and securities functions. This position is located in Vancouver, BC.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Description: </strong></p><ul><li>Assist with administration of Board of Directors and committee meetings:</li><li>Prepare agendas, supporting materials, and board resolutions</li><li>Draft and maintain meeting minutes and written consents</li><li>Manage corporate governance documents: articles, bylaws, charters, mandates, and policies</li><li>Support annual/special shareholder meetings, including proxy documentation</li><li>Maintain minute books and track director/officer appointments, resignations, and shareholdings</li><li>Coordinate with external service providers and local counsel across multiple jurisdictions</li><li>Assist with continuous disclosure filings (e.g., Management Information Circulars, material change reports, insider reporting)</li><li>Ensure compliance with Canadian securities laws, stock exchange rules, and corporate statutes</li><li>Maintain disclosure calendars, track filing deadlines, and assist with SEDAR+ filings/recordkeeping</li><li>Support share capital transactions – issuances, option grants/exercises; maintain capitalization tables and equity records</li><li>Liaise with transfer agents and stock plan administrators</li><li>Assist with equity compensation plan administration</li><li>Contribute to due diligence for financings, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures</li><li>Support external lawyers, auditors, and regulators</li><li>Manage confidential information with utmost discretion</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Insurance Defence Legal Assistant to join our client in Toronto, Ontario. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone with a strong attention to detail, a solid background in legal administration, and a thorough understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting lawyers and ensuring the efficient management of legal tasks in a hybrid work environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Track deadlines, send reminders, and assist lawyers in preparing and filing timely responses.</p><p>• Draft, review, and proofread legal correspondence, documents, and forms to ensure accuracy and professionalism.</p><p>• Coordinate and schedule events such as examinations for discovery, motions, mediations, and settlement conferences.</p><p>• Prepare and organize legal briefs, records, releases, consents, and settlement disclosure notices.</p><p>• Conduct timely and accurate court filings while adhering to procedural requirements.</p><p>• Maintain organized physical and electronic filing systems to ensure easy access to case information.</p><p>• Transcribe dictation and produce error-free legal documents.</p><p>• Provide administrative support, including file management, accounting tasks, and ensuring compliance with client protocols and firm procedures.</p><p>• Update and manage lawyers' calendars to keep track of appointments and deadlines.</p><p>• Perform other legal and administrative tasks as required to support daily operations.</p>
<p>Ready for a new permanent Senior Legal Administrative Assistant role where you will make a direct impact? Robert Half Legal is partnering with a highly reputable Family Law firm to find a talented Senior Legal Administrative Assistant to join their team in Vancouver.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Opportunity:</strong></p><p>You will primarily support two lawyers in a busy practice that exclusively focuses on Family. Core responsibilities will include managing the lawyers' calendars, scheduling appointments and court appearances, preparing and filing court documents, drafting and proofreading legal correspondence and conducting court searches as required.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>:</p><p>• Coordinate and maintain lawyers’ schedules, including appointments, meetings, and court dates.</p><p>• Prepare, compile, and file legal documents required for court proceedings.</p><p>• Organize and manage legal documents to ensure accessibility and accuracy.</p><p>• Draft and revise legal correspondence and other related documentation.</p><p>• Perform registry searches to gather necessary information for legal cases.</p><p>• Maintain and manage file organization systems to ensure seamless workflow.</p><p>• Oversee the bring-forward system to track deadlines and important dates.</p><p>• Transcribe dictation and ensure timely delivery of completed documents.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients to address inquiries and provide updates.</p><p>• Perform additional administrative duties as required to support legal operations.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team in Toronto, Ontario. This role involves providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to ensure seamless operations and effective client service. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail while working in a dynamic legal environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist lawyers in coordinating hearings and trials, including tracking court dates, filing deadlines, and drafting pleadings.<br>• Prepare and review legal documents and correspondence, including materials for administrative tribunals such as the Ontario Labour Relations Board and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.<br>• Manage the timely service and filing of court materials, adhering to the Rules of Civil Procedure and tribunal-specific procedural guidelines.<br>• Support daily time entry processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with firm standards for billing purposes.<br>• Proofread legal documents to ensure proper formatting, grammar, spelling, and overall clarity.<br>• Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, and manage reminder systems to ensure deadlines are met efficiently.<br>• Open, organize, and manage large and complex client files with an effective filing and retrieval system for both electronic and physical records.<br>• Coordinate client meetings, including booking rooms and arranging necessary audio-visual equipment.<br>• Close files in both electronic systems and physical storage, which may involve lifting file boxes.<br>• Perform additional administrative tasks as needed, including collaborating with other legal assistants.
<p>Ready for a new permanent Legal Administrative Assistant role where you will make a direct impact? Robert Half Legal is partnering with a highly respected long-standing Western Canadian law firm to find a talented LAA to join their Litigation team in Vancouver.</p><p>This is a confidential search for our client one of the leaders in the local legal market for over a century known for their focus on excellence and integrity.</p><p><br></p><p>About the Opportunity</p><p><br></p><p>You will primarily support two Lawyers in a busy Litigation practice with a focus on commercial litigation, health and environmental law matter.</p><p>Your core responsibilities will be essential to keeping the practice running smoothly. managing day to day workflow scheduling trials BF management expenses prebills drafting documents letters notices of application running conflict searches and managing files from start to finish.</p><p>This is a permanent position and an excellent chance to establish yourself with a prestigious firm. The previous incumbent is transitioning to a different desk upon their return.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Family Law Associate to join our client's legal team in Toronto, Ontario. This role provides an opportunity to assist clients in navigating complex family law matters while delivering detail-oriented and compassionate legal services. The ideal candidate will be skilled in negotiation, advocacy, and client communication, ensuring our clients feel supported and informed throughout the legal process.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Represent clients in various family law matters, including divorce, custody, support, and property division.</p><p>• Conduct negotiations with opposing counsel to seek resolutions without resorting to dispute resolution or litigation.</p><p>• Advocate for clients in mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings, delivering both written and oral arguments effectively.</p><p>• Draft legal documents such as contracts, motions, and claims to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Manage case files using case management and document management software to maintain organization and efficiency.</p><p>• Provide clear explanations to clients regarding legal processes, options, and potential outcomes to support informed decision-making.</p><p>• Collaborate with colleagues to develop strategies for resolving complex family law issues.</p><p>• Ensure all documentation is properly photocopied, scanned, and filed for seamless case management.</p><p>• Stay updated on family law regulations and best practices to provide clients with current and reliable advice.</p><p>• Handle administrative tasks related to claim administration and other legal processes.</p>
We are looking for a skilled and driven Associate with over five years of experience in insurance and civil litigation to join our litigation team in Toronto, Ontario. In this role, you will handle a variety of legal matters, including client advisory, conducting discoveries, mediations, trials, and appeals. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career with a globally recognized law firm, working on impactful cases across diverse sectors.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide comprehensive legal advice and analysis on a range of litigation matters, including commercial, regulatory, construction, and specialty insurance claims.<br>• Manage litigation and coverage files from initial assessment to trial, including drafting pleadings, attending mediations, and preparing for trials.<br>• Conduct examinations for discovery and represent clients in pre-trial and trial proceedings.<br>• Draft and review legal correspondence, motions, and other court filings.<br>• Build and maintain strong relationships with insurers, insured clients, and other stakeholders.<br>• Appear in court to argue motions, attend mediations, and participate in other adjudicative hearings.<br>• Assist with trial preparations and handle trials independently or collaboratively with partners.<br>• Participate in business development opportunities, including attending bar association events.<br>• Contribute to practice management tasks and continuously develop your legal skillset.
