Student Practice Manager

3 months ago

Toronto, Canada Osler Full time

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path.

Reporting to the Director, Student Programs and Legal Recruitment, 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, while ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained across all practice groups. In this new role, the successful incumbent will possess a passion for innovation and strong project management skills.

Major 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 to 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

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

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.

Knowledge and Skills

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 and Technologically savvy with proficiency in the full Microsoft Suite, Outlook and SharePoint

For the safety of firm members and visitors, Osler is committed to complying with the recommendations of public health authorities, including with respect to adopting mandatory vaccination policies. Employment at Osler is therefore conditional on complying with any vaccination policies that Osler may adopt from time to time in response to the recommendations of public health authorities.

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work partially in the office.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with 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.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

No agencies or phone calls/emails please.

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