Job Description

Singleton Reynolds is recognized as a leader in construction and infrastructure, insurance, commercial litigation, real estate and business law. Founded in 1982, with its roots in construction litigation, the firm has grown to add a full complement of business law services including commercial real estate, construction contracts, estates planning, and corporate commercial.
Operating on a national platform, the Firm has almost 60 lawyers in two offices (Vancouver and Toronto) and provides a wide range of legal services including the following key practice areas:

• Construction and Infrastructure Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Insurance Defense
• Professional Liability
• ADR
• Commercial Real Estate
• Corporate Commercial
• Wills & Estates
• Entertainment Law
• Workplace Law

THE ROLE

• Provides clear, concise and complete oral and written information.
• Drafts correspondence and legal documents.
• Maintains all administrative functions, including file opening/closing procedures, maintains the calendar, books appointments and manages bring forwards.
• Performs complex editing and formatting of documents for various correspondence, reports, forms and spreadsheets.
• Arranges examinations for discovery and trial dates.
• Manages work volume and juggling priorities while supporting a demanding practice.
• Manages a high volume of paper correspondence.
• Ensures deadlines are met and limitation dates are adhered to.
• Completes time entries and billings.
• Sorts incoming mail and preparation of outgoing mail.
• Performs other related duties as required.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Willing to learn and undergo in-office training specific to the role
• Superior organizational/document management skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional aptitude for software and systems.
• Advanced knowledge of database management.
• Computer knowledge including: MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Internet, Case Management Software, and Time tracker software.
• Previous litigation experience and ICBC defense experience would be considered an asset.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Strong time management skills.
• The ability to work both collaboratively and support colleagues and work independently.
• A strong work ethic and initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Sound business judgment including the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• High degree of accuracy in work product.
• A strong orientation towards delivering a superior standard of service.
• A proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.

KEY COMPENSATION
A competitive salary and benefits package together with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We offer a matching RRSP Program, a fitness subsidy, an annual education/tuition allowance, and ongoing continuing educational \xe2\x80\x9cLunch & Learn\xe2\x80\x9d seminars.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
To pursue this employment opportunity, candidates are invited to submit their applications to our careers page: https://www.singleton.com/join-our-team/careers/.
Singleton Reynolds is committed to the principle of equality in employment standards and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short-listed and selected for interviews will be contacted.