Legal Assistant, Litigation
We are currently seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join our Calgary office to work with a senior partner in our insurance defence group. Please review the following and if this sets out that perfect opportunity for you, we look forward to hearing from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Daily correspondence, document preparation, dictation, drafting and filing court documents.
- File preparation and management including electronic filing of emails and documents.
- Book court dates, questionings and communicate with other parties.
- Conduct searches and carry out investigation through internet and other means.
- Liaise with legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers and clients on file progress.
- Update lawyers’ schedules on a daily basis.
- General administrative duties including entering time and preparing accounts.
- Other duties as required.
Key Competencies:
- An understanding of various litigation proceedings.
- Good computer skills with experience in MS Outlook, Excel and Word.
- Strong attention to detail, oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact confidently with paralegals, lawyers and clients.
- Strong teamwork skills.
Education/Experience Required:
- Graduate of a recognized Legal Assistant, Paralegal or Law Clerk program preferred.
- Minimum three years’ litigation experience, preferably in insurance defence.
- Salary is commensurate with experience and responsibilities.
To apply for this position, please contact Shirley Cumming at scumming@brownleelaw.com. We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.
Legal Assistant, Municipal Law
We are currently seeking a Municipal Legal Assistant to join our Edmonton office. The ideal candidate would have a litigation background, be highly motivated and be able to work independently within a team environment. Court of Appeal experience is an asset. Please review the following and if this sets out the perfect opportunity for you, we look forward to hearing from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- General administrative duties including correspondence, entering time and preparing accounts.
- File management (electronic and physical) – opening and closing files, diarizations, background documents binders, trial binders, processing initial documents received from clients.
- Conduct research – gathering case law, relevant Provincial Legislation.
- Conduct corporate searches and land titles searches and registrations.
- Liaise with legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers and clients on file progress.
- Assist with the preparation of Memoranda, Facta, Records, Books of Authorities, etc. for filing with the Court of Appeal.
- Other duties as required.
Key Competencies:
- An understanding of litigation proceedings.
- Good computer skills with experience in MS Outlook, Excel and Word.
- Strong attention to detail, oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact confidently with paralegals, lawyers and clients.
Education/Experience Required:
- Graduate of recognized Legal Assistant, Paralegal or Law Clerk program preferred.
- Minimum three years’ litigation experience.
To apply for this position, please contact Jodi Horb at jhorb@brownleelaw.com. We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.
Manager, Human Resources
Brownlee LLP (“Brownlee”) is a mid-sized, regional law firm with offices in Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver, providing the breadth and depth of service of a full-service law firm throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Nunavut, and Northwest Territories. Founded in 1935 by the late John E. Brownlee (the fifth premier of Alberta), Brownlee offers a team of more than 80 lawyers who practice extensively in the core service areas of litigation, municipal and administrative, business, employment and labour, and privacy law.
Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what they do. From solving complex legal matters to providing strategic advice to their clients, their diverse team makes their experience richer and their presence stronger. Their strength lies in embracing differences – respecting each individual’s values and cultivating their professional aspirations.
Brownlee’s commitment to diversity allows them to attract and retain the best lawyers regardless of their race, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation. They hire them because they are simply the best. When their lawyers bring their full selves to work, they know that they will all thrive and succeed. This welcoming environment enables the team to come up with innovative solutions and offer practical advice to help their clients.
Brownlee is pleased to partner with Gallagher (formerly Optimum Talent) in our search for our next Human Resources Manager.
The Manager, Human Resources is responsible for managing the firm’s human resources and aligning practices with the firm’s strategic plan; for the recruitment of non-lawyer roles, onboarding new employees, training and development, employee relations, performance management, and participates in the staff compensation review.
The successful candidate will exhibit a strong understanding of employment law, be an effective and positive team member that fosters a culture of collaboration, performance, and service excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the activities of the Human Resources department; assisting all managers in staff recruiting, interviewing, orientation, performance management, transfer, promotion or termination of employees;
- Administering the firm’s overall salary compensation and benefit programs, ensuring that compensation policies and practices confirm to firm-wide guidelines;
- Ensuring that uniform standards of working hours, overtime, vacations, leave of absence, severance pay, holidays, and related policy areas are maintained;
- Ensuring availability of staffing and resources so that service to lawyers is uninterrupted; anticipating future human resource needs, and developing innovative solutions;
- Recruiting and selection for all legal assistant and paralegal roles, including posting available positions and conducting interviews;
- Conducting annual salary and benefit surveys;
- Managing employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance improvement plans, as well as progressive discipline;
- Managing the annual employee performance management program;
- Managing the employee training and development program;
- Manage Maternity/Parental and other leave administration;
- Preparing for and conducting terminations of employment;
- Conducting staff exit interviews and responsible for all follow-up required for terminations of employment;
- Advising the firm on Human Resource priorities and related policies in the context of firm priorities and emerging industry standards;
- Evaluating and recommending changes to Human Resource policies, practices and programs and act as a change agent in implementing recommended changes throughout the organization;
- Participating in the development of a comprehensive compensation plan, including bonus, rewards, and recognition programs; and
- Other Human Resource Projects as assigned.
Attractions:
- Join a highly skilled, respectful team that has an uncompromising commitment to excellence that drives everything they do;
- Brownlee supports various local, regional, and national charities on an ongoing basis through sponsorship and donations; and
- Join an organization where diversity and inclusion is at the core of everything they do. Their strength lies in embracing differences and respecting each individual’s values and cultivating professional aspirations.
First Year Deliverables / Measures of Success:
Success in the first year will be determined by the candidate’s ability to:
- Build trusting, open, collaborative and respectful relationships throughout the firm with Employees, Associates, and Partners;
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of Brownlee’s current processes and services;
- Review current organizational policies and develop an Employee Policy Manual;
- Continue creating a learning environment facilitating seminars for Partners, Associates and Employees; and
- Champion Brownlee’s culture and foster an environment to attract, retain, and grow top talent.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent;
- Chartered Professional in Human Recourses CPHR (or candidate) designation;
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Human Resources Administrator or Manager in a professional environment;
- Experience and demonstrated performance in the leadership and management of staff;
- Proficiency in MOS Office computer software (Word, Excel).
- Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality;
- Effective and positive team player, results-oriented, and strong internal client focus;
- Outstanding interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact and collaborate with others;
- Excellent written and oral communications skills with the ability to communicate clearly, persuasively and effectively;
- Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize, handle competing tasks and ability to meet urgent deadlines; and
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and to collaborate successfully in a team environment.
Equal Opportunity:
Brownlee LLP is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse team benefits and is essential to service excellence. Brownlee LLP welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, members of racialized communities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to confidentially self-identify at time of application. In accordance with the provincial legislation, accommodation will be provided by Gallagher and Brownlee LLP throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please send your resume in Word or PDF format to: HRCCCanada.GBS.EdmontonES@
AUNE-322065 Human Resource Manager | Brownlee LLP – AB – Edmonton and Area (OTIAPPLY)