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[full-time] Patent Clerk/Paralegal (Calgary) at Human Resources

2010-09-03 17:42:21

Location: Calgary
Description:

Patent Clerk/Paralegal

Our progressive downtown client, a top tier law firm is seeking a legal assistant/clerk for their Patent department.
As a highly motivated and energetic legal assistant you are extremely detail orientated who works well with others and is open to change.
Ideally you will have a minimum of 3 years legal experience within Intellectual Property with practice in patents.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Prepare correspondence and reports from dictation or hand-written material.
· Prepare and file industrial design applications.
· Drafting of patent specifications.
· Filing of patent assignment documents.
· Respond to Patent and Trade-marks Offices as appropriate.
· Ensure practice is running smoothly by handling routine enquiries; communication of urgent due dates or other issues; schedule meetings on behalf of the lawyer and corresponding with clients.
· Staying abreast of changing legislative rules and regulations in the intellectual property field.

As the ideal candidate you will possess the following:
· 3-5 years in an Intellectual Property environment as a legal Assistant with an area of practice in patents.
· Excellent typing and computer skills.
· Adaptable, dependable and open to change.
· Extremely detail oriented, accurate and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision;
· Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
· Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work.
· Work well with others.
· Reliable, punctual and hard working

Our client offers a very attractive total compensation and benefit package.

For immediate consideration please submit your resume in confidence to sue@rsgrecruiting.com

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[full-time] Banking & Finance Law - Legal Assistant (Calgary) at Human Resources

2010-09-03 17:41:32

Location: Calgary
Description:

Banking & Finance Legal Assistant

Our client is a highly respected National Law firm located in downtown Calgary who is currently seeking a legal assistant with experience in Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Financing and Commercial Lending experience. Ideally they require an assistant who has 3+ years of direct experience, ability to prioritize a busy desk, top notch communication skills, committed and looking to join a fast paced Partner. As the ideal candidate you will have experience/exposure to the following documents:
• Credit Agreement (good to have good skills including internal cross-referencing if possible)
• Debenture – fixed and/or floating, maybe oil and gas
• General Security Agreement
• Pledge of Debenture or Shares
• Assignment Agreements
• Opinions including reports on security
• Officer’s certificates
• Resolutions
• Inter-creditor Agreements
• Ordering and review and report on searches
• Section 426 security an asset but not mandatory

Our client offers a very attractive total compensation and benefit package. Salary will be dependent on the skill level and experience of the successful candidate.

For immediate consideration please submit your resume in confidence to sue@rsgrecruiting.com

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[full-time] Intermediate/Senior Litigation Legal Assistant (Calgary) at Human Resources

2010-09-03 17:40:20

Location: Calgary
Description:

Our client, a highly respected National Law Firm is currently seeking an intermediate to senior Legal Assistant to join their growing team.

PROFILE:
The successful candidate will work in our advocacy department. This position requires 5+ years experience, specifically in the areas of commercial litigation, restructuring & insolvency and banking litigation.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Organize and expedite the flow of work through the professional’s practice, initiating any follow-up action as appropriate
• Accurately prepare legal documents and correspondence with little or no direction
• Transcribe and type legal documents and correspondence
• Coordinate flow of documents between legal professionals, various internal and external individuals and clients at all levels
• Work proactively in the day to day support of the professional’s practice
• Use initiative and good judgement to relieve the professional of administrative detail
• Generate documents based on digital dictation
• Arrange meetings for the professional including discoveries, judicial dispute resolutions etc.
• Keep files up to date on a consistent basis

QUALIFICATIONS:
• 5+ years advocacy experience, with a strong background in commercial litigation
• Legal Assistant Diploma from a recognized post secondary institution
• Ability to handle a heavy workload
• Superior organizational skills are a must
• Advanced computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to deal with clients in a professional manner
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving skills including the ability to set priorities while dealing with conflicting stressful situations
• Interpersonal skills required to work effectively with other staff and professionals
• Digital dictation experience

Our client offers a very attractive total compensation package, benefits, flex days along with many other perks to the selected candidate!!

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume in confidence to sue@rsgrecruiting.com.
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[full-time] Energy & Corporate Commercial Legal Assistant (Calgary) at Human Resources

2010-09-03 17:37:35

Location: Calgary
Description:

Energy & Corporate Commercial Legal Assistant

PROFILE:
The successful candidate will work in the Business department. This position requires a minimum of 5 years experience, specifically in the areas of energy & natural resources and general corporate commercial law.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
· Organize and expedite the flow of work through the professional’s practice, initiating any follow-up action as appropriate
· Accurately prepare legal documents and correspondence with little or no direction
· Transcribe and type legal documents and correspondence
· Coordinate flow of documents between legal professionals, various internal and external individuals and clients at all levels
· Work proactively in the day to day support of the professional’s practice
· Use initiative and good judgement to relieve the professional of administrative detail
· Generate documents based on digital dictation
· Arrange meetings for the professional.
· Keep files up to date on a consistent basis

QUALIFICATIONS:
· Minimum 5 years business law experience
· Legal Assistant Diploma from a recognized post secondary institution
· Ability to handle a heavy workload
· Superior organizational skills are a must
· Advanced computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
· Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to deal with clients in a professional manner
· Solid verbal and written communication skills
· Problem solving skills including the ability to set priorities while dealing with conflicting stressful situations
· Interpersonal skills required to work effectively with other staff and professionals
· Digital dictation experience
Our client offers a very attractive total compensation package, benefits, flex days along with many other perks to the selected candidate!!

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume in confidence to mailto:sue@rsgrecruiting.com .

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[full-time] (CL1092M) SENIOR LAWYER - CORPORATE / SECURITIES LAW (CALGARY, ALBERTA) at Human Resources

2010-09-03 17:26:52

Location: Calgary
Description:

SENIOR LAWYER – CORPORATE / SECURITIES LAW

LOCATION: Calgary, Alberta
SALARY: OPEN, commensurate with experience
BENEFITS: Full benefits package is included
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of ten (10) years

We are actively seeking a Senior Lawyer for our prominent Client?s busy office in Calgary, Alberta. Specializing in corporate and securities law, this candidate must have a minimum of ten (10) years experience working with corporate and securities law, preferably at a mid to large sized law firm. Previous job stability is necessary.

The applicant will have a high level of academic achievement, preferably from a top tier University. Membership in good standings with the Alberta Bar Association is necessary.

Your field of expertise, but not limited to, shall include securities transactions, mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, franchise agreements, formation and reorganization of businesses and outsourcing, to name a few.

This is an opportunity of a lifetime to become a Lawyer with of one of Canada?s most prestigious National Law Firms. A professional demeanor, excellent research and writing skills and the ability to perform in a fast paced environment individually or as a member of the ?team?, are a few of the traits required for this position. This Firm offers a very friendly though professional environment.
Compensation is commensurate with experience and a full benefit package is included.

If you believe that you are qualified for this position, please send your resume/C.V. You may call (613) 238 4485 or toll free at (877) 346 7823 if you have any questions.

THERE IS NEVER A FEE FOR APPLICANTS. YOUR CONFIDENTIALITY IS RESPECTED

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of ten (10) years of related experience;
Strong academic background, preferably for a top tier University;
Active membership in good standing with the Alberta Bar Association;
Expertise and experience with all related subjects of corporate and securities law.

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[full-time] (CL1091MR) LAWYERS (ALL LEVELS) - OIL & GAS GROUP (CALGARY, ALBERTA) at Human Resources

2010-08-26 16:06:39

Location: Calgary
Description:

LAWYERS – OIL & GAS GROUP

LOCATION: Calgary, Alberta
SALARY: OPEN, commensurate with experience
BENEFITS: Full benefits package is included
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of one (1) year

Our Client, a prominent Canadian Law Firm with a solid foundation in the field of energy – Oil & Gas – is seeking several Lawyers of all levels of experience for its Oil & Gas group in its Calgary, Alberta office. As a member of this Group, you will advise Clients through all stages of exploration, development and production which include but are not limited to transactional, regulatory, finance, tax and litigation matters. Knowledge of Oil & Gas mergers and acquisitions is an asset.

Membership in good standings with the Alberta Bar Association is necessary. The successful candidate shall have a superior academic background, preferably from a top tier law school. Strong writing, communication and leadership skills are requisites along with the ability to work as part of a team.

This is a great opportunity to become an employee of a very successful Law Firm. Great wages with a full benefits package are available.

If you believe that you meet the qualifications, please email your resume/C.V. You may call (613) 238 4485 or toll free at (877) 346 7823 if you have any questions.

YOUR CONFIDENTIALITY IS RESPECTED. THERE IS NEVER A FEE FOR APPLICANTS.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of one (1) year of related law firm experience
• Membership in good standings with the Alberta Bar Association
• Superior academic background, preferably from a top tier law school
• Knowledge of Oil & Gas M & A is an asset

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[full-time] (CL1021) LAWYER - CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION (CALGARY, ALBERTA) at Human Resources

2010-08-26 16:04:50

Location: Calgary
Description:

LAWYER – CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION

LOCATION: Calgary, Alberta
SALARY: OPEN, Commensurate with experience
BENEFITS: Full benefits package is included

NOTE: YOU MUST BE A CANADIAN CITIZEN, OR ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN CANADA IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION

Can you consider yourself a “STAR” Lawyer candidate for the position of a Construction Litigation Associate? Do you have four (4) to seven (7) of experience dealing with construction litigation – among which are builders’ liens, cost overruns, settlements, and discoveries, to name a few. Are you strongly knowledgeable of the “Builders’ Lien Act? Have you been involved with court applications and trials? Have you had large-scale construction litigation experience?

If you answer yes to these questions and possess the other qualifications for this position as written below, then you may be the Construction Litigation Lawyer that our prominent National Law Firm Client is seeking for its Alberta office.

You must have exceptional analytical and interpersonal verbal and written communication skills. Quality leadership abilities are necessary, as you will be called upon to train and mentor Junior Associates. The Candidate must be highly motivated with the ability to work in a fast paced legal environment. Previous mid to large law firm experience is an asset.

The successful Candidate will be given active second chair experience immediately, and will be granted first chair exposure in the very near future.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Four (4) to seven (7) years of construction litigation experience
• Mid to large Law Firm experience is an asset
• Knowledgeable of the “Builders’ Lien Act” is necessary
• Leadership abilities

If you believe you meet the qualifications, please email your resume/CV. If you have any questions, please call Sandy at (613) 238 4485 or toll free (877) 346 7823

THERE IS NEVER A FEE FOR APPLICANTS. YOUR CONFIDENTIALITY IS RESPECT

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[full-time] (CL1020RRR) LAWYER - COMMERCIAL LITIGATION (CALGARY, ALBERTA) at Human Resources

2010-08-26 16:03:00

Location: Calgary
Description:

LAWYER – COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

LOCATION: Calgary, Alberta
SALARY: Open, commensurate with experience
BENEFITS: Full benefits package is included

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST BE A CANADIAN CITIZEN OR ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN CANADA, IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THESE POSITIONS.

Our Client, a prestigious nationwide full service Law Firm, has asked us for assistance in seeking an Associate – with strong litigation experience with eight (8) to ten (10) years of similar experience, to join its commercial litigation practice group in Calgary. Oil and gas and electricity litigation as well as corporate litigation, bankruptcy, commercial leases and traditional litigation are among the several practice areas that the candidates must possess expertise with.

You will be part of a solid team of partners and are able to work autonomously with major responsibilities in handling complex matters. Training and mentoring junior Associates will be part of your duties.
Must have a strong academic background, preferably from a top tier Law School is required. The successful candidate should have experience working in fast-paced work environment. You need to be detail oriented, with superior research, writing, drafting and analytical skills. You will be called upon to assist with all levels of litigation.

This is a great opportunity to become an Associate with an extremely prestigious Law Firm that places a high value on professionalism while providing the highest quality of legal services to its Clients. This Firm offers a very friendly working environment. Compensation is commensurate with experience and a full benefit package is included.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Eight (8) to ten (10) years of strong litigation experience
• Expertise with oil, gas, electricity and corporate litigation
• Solid academic background
• Previous mid to large law firm experience is an asset

If you believe that you meet these qualifications, please email your resume/CV.
You can call us at (613) 238 4485 or toll free at (877) 346 7823 should you have any questions.

YOUR CONFIDENTIALITY IS RESPECTED. There is never a fee for an Applicant

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[full-time] Legal Assistant (Securities) (Calgary) at Human Resources

2010-08-26 16:01:05

Location: Calgary
Description:

We are one of Canada’s leading law firms with a team of innovative, proactive and dedicated lawyers, administrative and support staff who serve our clients in Canada, the Pacific Rim and around the world. We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a generous, top-rated employee pension plan. We believe that all members of our team need to work together to provide world class service to our clients.

If you are talented in providing unprecedented service, are enthusiastic and a team player, we are looking for you! Come experience the difference! We are currently looking for a Legal Assistant to join our Corporate Commercial/Securities department and invite you to review the job description.

Duties & Responsibilities – Update and revise a variety of often lengthy documents; – Maintain records of all client files, related records and general files; – Edit, format, print and revise letters, memos, reports, forms, labels and other printed material using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, from dictation or other instruction as required; – Perform a variety of routine tasks as well as special projects as required; – Answer the telephone, route callers, take messages and provide routine information to callers; – Maintain daily appointment calendars, meeting bookings, make travel arrangements as required; – Input all time entries daily and process all accounts for the lawyers; – Open and close client/matter files; – Open and sort mail; – Perform administrative and related duties as assigned and to assist others in the department as required; – Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Qualities & Experience Required – Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Legal Assistant position; – Formal Legal Assistant education and training an asset; – Experience in Securities required; – Intermediate PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.); – SEDAR experience desirable; – Detail oriented; – High energy, able to use good judgment and maintain professionalism; – Able to ensure utmost confidentiality and use of discretion at all times; – Dedicated to providing quality service to clients and consistently meet expectations by providing service beyond expectations; – Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills with ability to listen effectively, respond appropriately, and maintain mutual comfort level while relating to a diverse group of individuals; – Strong ability to perform well and be unfailingly diplomatic in a high pressure environment with multiple internal and external clients; – Able to remain productive within time-sensitive and fast-paced environment; – Excellent organizational and time management skills; – Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize and deliver creative solutions; – Ability to multitask, establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives under minimal supervision; and – Ability to maintain excellent working relationships with all staff.

To apply for this position, please click go to the Careers / Professional Staff section of www.davis.ca and follow the links.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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[full-time] Junior Legal Assitant - Corporate (Calgary) at Human Resources

2010-08-26 15:59:49

Location: Calgary
Description:

We are one of Canada’s leading law firms with a team of innovative, proactive and dedicated lawyers, administrative and support staff who serve our clients in Canada, the Pacific Rim and around the world. As one of British Columbia’s Top 40 Employers from 2008 to 2010, we offer competitive salaries and benefits including a generous, top-rated employee pension plan. We believe that all members of our team need to work together to provide world class service to our clients.

If you are talented in providing unprecedented service, are enthusiastic and a team player, we are looking for you! Come experience the difference! We are currently looking for a Junior Legal Assistant to join our Corporate department and invite you to review the job description.

Duties & Responsibilities – Maintain records (including corporate records of the Company, as well as records of all client files, related records and general files); – Edit, format, print and revise letters, memos, reports, forms, labels and other printed material using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, from dictation or other instruction as required; – Preparing minutes and resolutions relating to ordinary course matters, such as annual approvals. – Attending to limited partnership registrations and filings. – Perform corporate searches including conducting NUANS searches. – Preparing the necessary forms and documents for required filings such as annual returns, notices of change and Corporations Returns Act. – Attending to execution of documentation – Coordinating with other internal departments and external service providers including outside counsel and agents. – Perform a variety of routine tasks as well as special projects as required; – Answer the telephone, route callers, take messages and provide routine information to callers; – Open and close client/matter files; – Open and sort mail; – Perform administrative and related duties as assigned and to assist others in the department as required; – Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Qualities & Experience Required – Minimum of 1 – 3 years’ experience in a Corporate Legal Assistant (or comparable) position; – Formal Legal Assistant education and training an asset; – Must have CORES level I accreditation; – Knowledge of legal terminology and principles is required; – Intermediate PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) required; – Experience with ALF corporate records database and Vision an asset; – Excellent attention to detail, organizational and follow-up skills; – Able to utilize good judgment and maintain professionalism; – Able to work independently and as part of a team; – Able to ensure utmost confidentiality and use of discretion at all times; – Dedicated to providing quality service to clients and consistently meet expectations by providing service beyond expectations; – Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills with ability to listen effectively, respond appropriately, and maintain mutual comfort level while relating to a diverse group of individuals; – Strong ability to perform well and be unfailingly diplomatic in a high pressure environment with multiple internal and external clients; – Able to remain productive within time-sensitive and fast-paced environment; – Excellent organizational and time management skills; – Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize and deliver creative solutions; – Ability to multitask, establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives under minimal supervision; and – Ability to maintain excellent working relationships with all staff.

To apply for this position, please click here:
Junior Corporate Legal Assistant – Calgary

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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