Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms, seeking a Practice Specialist to support their Emerging & High Growth Companies Group in Vancouver. The role involves managing operations, assisting with business development, and conducting client and market research.
Responsibilities
- Assists with organization & directs the day to day operations of the EHG Vancouver Practice
- Direct/first point of new client and business intake for the EHG Vancouver Practice
- Assists with allocation and work flow of new clients
- Directs & engages staff members with incoming work
- Provides record management & other administrative services for the EHG Vancouver Practice
- Assists with client and prospect research and market intelligence projects
- Works alongside the local client and business development teams, as well as the Director, EHG Practice to assist with Business Development responsibilities for the EHG Vancouver practice as well EHG Vancouver supported sponsorships
- Ad-hoc duties as need to ensure smooth running of EHG practice
- Assists with execution on external partnerships and sponsorships
- 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
- Assists with cross department referral requests
- Proactive in implementing practice processes
- Assists with practice innovation and initiatives
Skills
- University or college diploma (preferably in business or paralegal studies)
- Minimum of one to two years of relevant experience
- Proactive, highly organized, detail oriented and ability to manage a high volume of tasks
- Discretion and a strong client service orientation
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Extremely well organized with superb attention to detail
- Disciplined execution and follow through; excellent time management skills
- 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 self-starter and be highly motivated to handle a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in MS Office
Company Overview
Osler is a leading business law firm uniquely positioned to advise Canadian, U.S. It was founded in 1862, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.osler.com/.