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Toronto | 3 + Years
Business Development Specialist (BDS)
Our client, a boutique law firm, attracting top talent at the top of their game. Our offices cover Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. They practice predominantly in the areas of Tax, Corporate, Estate and Trust, and Family Law. They are growing, and if you are up for it, they would love for you to join their amazing team.
The role:
Our client has an immediate need for a Business Development Specialist (BDS) to join the Toronto office. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, hands-on, results oriented, experienced professional. The BDS has experience supporting marketing and business development initiatives within specific practices and industry groups. This is a stand-alone position, with the opportunity to grow.
Responsibilities:
- Managing all aspects of targeted marketing activities including trade shows, client events, organizational affiliations and sponsorships, cross-practice initiatives and other business development projects as required
- Provide support for digital marketing campaigns and initiatives, as well as external communications
- Develop strategic plans to identify opportunities to promote the practices, increase visibility and position brand in several markets
- Ensure website and marketing content is current
- Coordinate and assist in the development of custom pitches, RFPs and other marketing collateral for new business interest groups and client meetings
- Assist with the assembly, organization, and put up and take down for all trade shows, client meetings, conferences and any other client related events as needed
- Support a group of select lawyers to prepare for business development meetings, trips with prospects and being the liaison for all business development activities as required
- Identify client targets, prepare appropriate collateral and market intelligence
- Deepen existing client relationships, expand client base and increase the visibility of the brand in the market and legal community by conducting and analysing research and competitive analysis
- Expand and drive social media engagements across practice teams and identified lawyers (ie: LinkedIn, associations)
Qualifying Attributes:
- Minimum of 3 years experience in communications, strong preference for candidates with legal or other professional services related experience
- University or college degree/diploma at a reputable school in Marketing, Communications or similar field required
- Proven ability to organize and schedule the business development needs of an entire organization
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects, execute efficiently, and respect hard deadlines in a fast-paced demanding environment
- Experience using a CRM is considered an asset
- Familiarity with production software (Sitecore, Power BI, Google Analytics)
- Basic understanding of web development and graphic design tools would be considered an asset (ie: Canva, WordPress, Visio)
Law Clerk/Senior Legal Assistant
The role:
Our client is currently looking for an experienced Law Clerk/Senior Legal Assistant to join the Toronto office supporting the Wills and Estates practice.
Responsibilities:
- Open, close and bill all files
- Manage calendars for intake calls, conferences, and general meetings as required
- Liaison with clients directly for pertinent information for estate planning and wills
- Prepare first drafts of estate planning documents
- Revise estate planning documents in accordance with client instructions
- Prepare and witness Wills and POAs signings
- Scanning, saving and emailing executed Wills & POAs
- Digital file maintenance of emails and client files
- Correspond with banks and other institutions to collect information for estate administration matters
- Prepare probate applications
- Prepare various documents required for the administration of estates (releases, consents, indemnities, etc.)
- Maintain organized client files electronically, and in hard copy when required
- Update and maintain inventory of will vault
- Assist with creation of precedents for estate planning documents and estate administration checklists
- Assist with overflow clerk work for other practice areas
Qualifying Attributes:
- Law Clerk certification from a recognized college or university
- 3-5 years of experience in Wills and Estates preferred
- Team player, able to build a positive rapport with other staff and lawyers
- Superior communication, organizational and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and reading comprehension
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Proactive, reliable, independent, and detail oriented
- High level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion
- Ability to work well under pressure, meet unexpected and sometimes competing deadlines, and exhibit sound judgment
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
- Preference will be given to those with knowledge of Clio and NetDocs
For more information or to submit your CV to kgauthier@zsa.ca reference #33339 and/or #33440