Student Practice Manager

6 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Osler Full time

**About Osler**

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is a leading business law firm in Canada, advising corporate leaders and international parties with interests in Canada. With over 1,000 firm members across offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary, and New York, Osler prides itself on attracting and retaining top talent in the legal arena.

**Job Summary**

The Student Practice Manager will develop and manage a centralized resource allocation system to distribute work and growth opportunities equitably and efficiently to summer and articling students. This role requires a passion for innovation and strong project management skills.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Develop systems and protocols to track the quantity and quality of work students receive.
  • Establish and implement work allocation best practices.
  • Deliver and reinforce docketing and practice management training to students.
  • Regularly meet with students and lawyers to facilitate optimal resourcing and oversee the delegation of non-billable tasks and projects.
  • Provide input to the Director, Student Programs and Legal Recruitment and the Students Committee on student resourcing and capacity levels, to assist with annual student intake numbers, rotation planning, secondments, and related recruitment initiatives.

**Requirements**

This position requires an undergraduate degree and a minimum of 5 years' experience in a large law or professional services firm in a supervisory or managerial role, or a law degree and experience practicing in a large law firm coupled with an appetite to acquire strong management and program implementation skills.

**Desired Skills and Qualifications**

  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to thrive in a team setting.
  • Innovative, analytical, and process improvement oriented.
  • Highly developed organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple demands and priorities.
  • Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills.
  • Client service oriented with a friendly, professional demeanor.
  • Technologically savvy with proficiency in the full Microsoft Suite, Outlook, and SharePoint.

**Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applications from people with disabilities and diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

**Background and Reference Checks**

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.



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