Current Opportunities

As a Legal Assistant (Floater), you will provide legal administrative and clerical support to lawyers in various practice areas. Experience in the areas of Corporate Commercial or Litigation matters is considered an asset. If you have 1+ years experience in a law firm environment, have a strong work ethic, are self-motivated and eager to learn, we want to hear from you.

We are committed to addressing the importance of diversity and inclusion and fostering a workplace that reflects the strength and diversity of our community and our clients. If you identify as a member of a diverse group, including any of the following designated groups, we encourage you to self-declare in confidence within your cover letter or resume: Women, Indigenous Peoples, Members of the 2SLGBTQ+ Community, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities.

We are committed to providing barrier-free access and engaging in accessible employment practices. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to any of the materials or activities used throughout our selection process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, transcribe, and revise correspondence and legal documents from instructions and precedents;
• Performing due diligence searches (The Property Registry (TPR), Land Titles Office, Companies Office, Bank Act, Bankruptcy, Taxes, and King’s Bench)
• Proofread, edit, and format documents;
• Maintain an established filing system, manual or electronic;
• Open and close files, conduct conflict searches, regular entry of lawyer timesheets and billing;
• Liaise with staff, clients, outside agencies, and the general public;
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times; and
• Other duties, as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Administrative Assistant or Paralegal program;
• 1+ years experience in the area of Corporate Commercial or Litigation matters is considered an asset;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent proofreading skills (typographical, spelling, grammatical, word usage, and formatting errors);
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines;
• Ability to multi-task, display initiative and use sound judgment;
• Ability to work well independently and follow instructions with little supervision;
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office; and
• Ability to maintain confidential information and discretion.

Pitblado Law offers a friendly work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package, including a RRSP/DPSP plan.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, in confidence, stating salary expectations by emailing: [email protected]

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only individuals under consideration will be contacted.

At Pitblado Law, we believe our people, our culture and the way we do business is important. That’s why when we hire; we look for a combination of fit and skills.

We are currently seeking a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator to join our team on a full-time, basis. This position is responsible for payroll and benefits administration, reconciliations and reporting. Integrity, discretion, and the ability to work with confidential and sensitive information is essential.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

Payroll:

• Bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls. Ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing and recording. Processes all changes, issues ROE’s, T4’s, remits statutory and benefit deductions and court-ordered deductions in compliance with regulatory authorities;
• Collects, reviews, and tracks hourly timesheets and overtime slips for payroll, ensuring appropriate approvals are in place;
• Assists with payroll related journal entries and GL reconciliations;
• Prepares weekly, monthly and yearly reports, including ad hoc reports;
• Creates, updates and maintains various spreadsheets;
• Assists with employee file maintenance;
• Other duties and projects as assigned;

Benefits:

• Administration of group insurance benefits, RRSP/DPSP, donations, parking, including reconciliations, audits, reports and remittances;
• Processes enrollments, changes, terminations, LOA’s, and monthly reconciliations;
• New hire orientation for payroll and benefits and advising terminated employees of continuance options;
• Maintains filing on a regular and current basis;
• Provides organizational and administrative support;
• Other duties and projects as assigned;

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

• A minimum of two (2) years’ payroll experience;
• Completed PCP Certificate or CPM Certificate is a definite asset;
• Previous experience with payroll software;
• Strong understanding of federal and provincial regulations to ensure the Firm is in compliance;
• Previous experience with the administration of group insurance plans and a RRSP/DPSP;
• Excellent attention to detail, accurate, analytical, highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in order to meet deadlines;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Proficient with MS Office software, particularly Word and Excel.

Pitblado Law offers a friendly work environment, a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including a RRSP/DPSP plan.

We are committed to addressing the importance of diversity and inclusion and fostering a workplace that reflects the strength and diversity of our community and our clients. If you identify as a member of a diverse group, including any of the following designated groups, we encourage you to self-declare in confidence within your cover letter or resume: Women, Indigenous Peoples, Members of the 2SLGBTQ+ Community, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities.

We are committed to providing barrier-free access and engaging in accessible employment practices. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to any of the materials or activities used throughout our selection process.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, in confidence, stating salary expectations by emailing: [email protected]

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only individuals under consideration will be contacted.