Devry Smith Frank LLP is an established, full-service, law firm with over 64 lawyers.  The firm has a broad-based practice which includes: corporate/commercial, commercial and bank lending, commercial litigation, bankruptcy/insolvency, condominium law, family law, wills/estates, personal injury, commercial and residential real estate, tax, immigration and planning and development.

Responsibilities:

• Providing technical support and customer service.
• Working with other members of the IT organization to ensure timely resolution of employee issues
• Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware problems on behalf of employees
• Performs moves/adds/changes to equipment (computer hardware, cables)
• Develop training materials and procedures, and/or train users in the proper use of hardware and software.
• Provide on-call, off-hours and weekend support as assigned to support the staff

Preferred Skills:

• 2-4 years of experience
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills, able to effectively troubleshoot issues remotely
• Results-focused and team-oriented with a strong work ethic
• Customer service oriented including strong communication skills
• Troubleshooting experience on Macs and Windows platforms greatly desired
• Experience supporting Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook in an Exchange environment
• Experience supporting mobile devices

 Nice to have skills:

• Experience supporting software systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows
• Computer support
• User Training Experience

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Redesigned and updated workspace
• Great team environment
• Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Paid Vacation Policy
• Consistent management and team support
• Work-life balance

While we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please forward your c.v. to mimi.stellino@devrylaw.ca or fax to 416-449-7071.

Devry Smith Frank LLP is an established, full-service, law firm with over 64 lawyers.  The firm has a broad-based practice which includes: corporate/commercial, commercial and bank lending, commercial litigation, bankruptcy/insolvency, condominium law, family law, wills/estates, personal injury, commercial and residential real estate, tax, immigration and planning and development.

We are seeking a civil litigation lawyer 3+ years of experience in personal injury and insurance defence. Estate litigation experience would be an asset. The successful candidate will have good business instincts, excellent drafting and interpersonal skills and a proven ability to handle files independently and as part of a team. We offer an excellent life-work balance.

We are conveniently located in North York and provide all the advantages and amenities of a downtown firm in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. We offer an attractive remuneration package and an automated office with the full technical, administrative and peer support necessary to work on complex and challenging files.

Please forward your resume to the attention of Mimi Stellino.

Devry Smith Frank LLP is an established, full-service law firm with over 64 lawyers.  The firm has a broad-based practice which includes the following areas of law: corporate/commercial, commercial and bank lending, commercial litigation, bankruptcy/insolvency, condominium, family, wills/estates, personal injury, commercial and residential real estate, tax, immigration and planning and development.

We are currently looking for a candidate for a 10-month articling position (2020-2021 term) based on the LSO guidelines.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be flexible and a team player, and have a desire to gain invaluable hands-on experience.

Tasks expected during articling position include:

• Drafting court documents including but not limited to Statements of Claims, Motion Records and Affidavits of Documents;
• Drafting mediation and pre-trial memorandums;
• Drafting settlement proposals;
• Drafting and producing medical briefs;
• Drafting and speaking to motions at Superior Court of Ontario;
• Attending examinations for discovery and
• Further duties as delegated by lawyers and the office manager.

Your application should consist of the following:

• Cover letter and resume;
• Copy of law school and all post-secondary school transcripts; and
• Two reference letters.

Please make sure all documents are emailed in one PDF file.

We are seeking to add a junior part time receptionist /administrative assistant for our busy Barrie location.

Chief duties include front desk reception, bank runs, telephone and email communications and other day-to-day tasks as well as responsibilities. Hours of operation are from 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm – Monday to Friday (25hrs/week).

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude who works well with others, with strong organizational skills and a good sense of humour. Our salary is competitive with benefits.

Interested candidates submit their resume to the attention of Mimi Stellino via fax to 416-449-7071 or via email to mimi.stellino@devrylaw.ca

We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Law Clerk with at least 4+ years’ relevant experience to work in our office in Barrie. Proficiency with Conveyancer, Teraview, title searches, and real estate transactions. Organized and detail oriented. We offer competitive salary and benefits.

We are seeking an individual with a passion for writing and a knowledge of legal concepts and current issues to fill the full-time position of Marketing Coordinator.

The successful candidate have at least 4 years of experience in graphic design and content writing within the legal field.

Job responsibilities include:

• Creative development and graphic design of all promotional materials, website content and marketing projects (web and print).
• Taking a lead role in all marketing-related events, including completing all marketing projects and coordinating with outside vendors and suppliers as required.
• Ensuring the smooth operation of our marketing equipment by troubleshooting, arranging for repairs and working with suppliers as required.
• Taking initiative and working collaboratively with the firm’s lawyers.
• Researching and writing excellent, relevant and engaging content for the firm’s blog posts, lawyer bio pages, legal newsletter and promotional materials.
• Working with the firm’s marketing team to create and optimize all content.
• Pursuing opportunities for media outreach and promoting content across social media.
• Designing, proofreading and editing all content published by the firm.

What you’ll bring:

• Initiative, attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional design, writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency in using desktop and cloud-based applications including: Photoshop, Illustrator, Hootsuite, In Design, Word Press, HTML, Adobe, Mail Chimp and PR.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging, deadline-oriented environment.
• Creative thinking.
• Sense of urgency, ownership of work, and accountability for results.
• Passion for all social media, SEO, link building and other digital algorithms needed to execute online marketing campaigns that deliver objectives.

Please submit two samples of your previous designs and blog posts with your application.

We are seeking to add to our team a junior/mid-level commercial litigation lawyer with 2 – 4 years of litigation experience.

The position will involve exposure to general civil litigation, with an opportunity to focus on and to develop expertise in one or more specific practice areas. Insurance Defence experience would be considered an asset. The successful candidate will have carriage of his/her own files and will also work with senior counsel on more complex litigation.

We are currently looking for a wills and estates lawyer. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in estate planning and trust arrangements and a full or partial portable book of business. Experience with taxation issues is a plus, but is not required.

We are currently looking for a tax lawyer to complement our wills/estates and corporate teams.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in tax law, with a focus on estate planning, trust arrangements and corporate restructurings, and will have a partial or fully portable practice. Experience with cross-border taxation issues is a plus, but is not required.

We are currently looking to add an experienced planning and development lawyer to join our collegial team in North York.

The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of municipal and planning law, including land use litigation, expropriation, environmental and constitutional matters including appearances before various courts and administrative tribunals, in particular the OMB. Applicants must have excellent advocacy, interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of related legal experience, preferably gained at a municipality or with a firm representing municipalities. A portable or growing practice is preferred, but is not essential.

We are currently looking for an experienced corporate lawyer to join our office in North York.

The successful candidate will have a growing practice and a business-oriented approach to law. By joining DSF, he or she will enjoy the benefits of established technical, administrative and peer resources critical to growing a practice. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial-minded and have 7 to 12 years of business/corporate law experience from a reputable firm or as a sole practitioner. Candidates with a knowledge of tax law as it applies to corporate transactions will be preferred.

We are seeking to add an experienced family law lawyer to our legal team in our Barrie location. As an ideal candidate, you have strong professional and academic credentials and 4+ years of experience in family law gained with a reputable firm. You also possess excellent communication and networking skills. Some portion of your own practice would be an asset but it is not essential.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a growing family law group at an entrepreneurial fir with collegial  environment. We offer an attractive remuneration package, an automated office with full technical, administrative and peer support. Enjoy all the advantages and amenities in a relaxed, informal atmosphere from our convenient downtown Barrie location. Please forward your resume to Mimi Stellino.