Davies | Toronto - Administrative and Support Services

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP offers excellent training, incentives and benefits packages for its secretarial and support staff. With over 300 individuals in the Toronto office making up the administrative and support services departments, our staff are a valued resource and an important element of the Firm's successful operations.

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP offers a range of working hours for its legal secretarial staff including daytime, evening and midnight shifts and has a variety of support services departments including Accounting, Corporate Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Kitchen Services, Library Services, Mail Room, Marketing & Business Development, Office Services, Professional Development, Switchboard/Reception and Records.

Upon commencing employment, all staff participate in an extensive orientation session combined with relevant training and integration initiatives. Our legal secretaries participate in a comprehensive two week training program which provides them with a strong overview of our technical applications and document standards.

We offer performance and service incentives in addition to computer workshops, special interest seminars and staff events throughout the year.

If you would like to join our fast-paced and dynamic environment, please browse through our job postings listed below to view current openings in our secretarial and support services departments.

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

| Open Positions

Part-Time Receptionist (Contract)

We are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Evening Receptionist. The hours of work are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for a total of 17.5 hours per week (some flexibility is required for the occasional change in shifts).

*We will require you to work five nights a week from May 1 – August 31, 2010.*

This position requires a professional, responsible and friendly individual with excellent client service skills to greet and escort clients to boardrooms, answer telephones and co-ordinate boardroom bookings. You will also book conference and travel arrangements, co-ordinate catering and audio-visual needs, report concerns regarding the premises and close the Reception area at the end of your shift.

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, general computer skills and previous experience in a busy, professional office. Qualified candidates will also be self-directed, well organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Previous receptionist experience is a definite asset.

This position will provide excellent exposure to the internal operations of a busy corporate law firm – providing excellent client-service experience and a bird's eye view of the legal environment. This is an ideal position for an individual taking classes during the early part of the day or with another part-time job. If you are interested in this job opportunity, please forward your resume and cover letter to:

Caron Levy
Human Resources Consultant
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
E-mail: recruitment@dwpv.com
Fax: 416.367.7896

Casual Kitchen Assistant

We are currently seeking a Casual Kitchen Assistant to work in the Kitchen.

The Casual Kitchen Assistant will be responsible for coordinating and servicing client luncheons and meetings in co-operation with the rest of the kitchen staff; providing food and drink services to boardroom meetings as requested; assisting with cleaning and maintaining kitchen and servery areas including scrubbing, sweeping, and restocking; and, clearing boardrooms and offices of various kitchen items. They will also respond to general kitchen inquiries and requests as required. Please note that this position involves lifting of moderate to heavy items (up to 60 lbs), including full serving trays and cases of beverages.

The ideal candidate will be hard working, conscientious, well organized and responsible. They will also possess a strong client service focus, excellent communication skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Qualified candidates are invited to send their cover letter and résumé in confidence to:

Caron Levy
HR Consultant, Human Resources
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Email: recruitment@dwpv.com
Fax: 416.367.7896

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted directly.