About the role
Why join us?
DWF is a highly successful multi-disciplinary firm with a focus on litigation and with offices in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto providing a full range of legal expertise.
We are an innovative, passionate team, promoting a professional, supportive and engaging environment to our team members. Since the beginning, we’ve pushed beyond standard litigation to find progressive, creative solutions for our clients.
DWF is extremely proud of its professional work environment that encourages team and social interaction between staff and lawyers. We believe that people work best in a collegial atmosphere where they are empowered to build their careers and make a positive contribution to our work environment.
Join us at DWF!
Responsibilities
We are currently seeking a Receptionist to join our Vancouver team.
This is a position for an ambitious professional with at least 3 years of administrative/reception experience. The successful candidate will be able to build positive working relationships, have a keen eye for detail, a professional demeanour, and excellent client service skills.
What You’ll Be Doing
Greet and direct clients over the phone and in-person; Provide positive first impression to visitors of the firm; Assist with set up and clean up for meetings and in-house professional development seminars; Daily upkeep of bistro and kitchens, including re stocking snacks and beverages, loading / unloading dishwashers; Maintain up to date reception manual and telephone instructions; Create internal bookings for boardrooms as needed; Update and distribute staff phone list when new hires start; Coordinate and assist with travel arrangements for the firm; Assist with Trust payments and other accounting related tasks as needed; File-related data entry into Excel spreadsheets; Assist with social events as needed (help with planning, preparation, clean up, etc.); Assist with large projects such as Holiday Card lists, etc; Assist with File Openings and conflict searches as needed; Assist with various other miscellaneous tasks as requested.
Working hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and requires flexibility as needed.
What will help you succeed in this role?
At least 3 years of administrative/reception experience; Excellent attention to detail; Excellent organizational skills; Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel; Professional and polished attitude communicating with others; Ability to prioritize and multi-task; Experience in a legal setting or professional services firm is an asset.
What we offer
The salary range for this position is up to $52,000 per annum, dependent on years/relevance of individual experience.
We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.
Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.
About Us
DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.
About DWF (Canada)
In Canada, DWF Group have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal and operate both legal services and business services for clients.
DWF's Claims Management and Adjusting teams operate in Toronto and also Vancouver, following our acquisition of Barnescraig Associates in Vancouver in 2021.
These teams specialise in providing clients with the proactive resolution of claims emanating from professional liability, general liability, property, motor & auto liability, directors & officers, legal expenses, financial institutions and contractors all risks. Serving both the national Canadian market and London Market clients.
In December 2022, DWF entered the Canadian legal market via our transaction with Whitelaw Twining Law Corporation, a leading full-service litigation law firm headquartered in Vancouver, with an additional office in Calgary.
The team here specialise in insurance, commercial litigation, construction, personal injury and broader alternative dispute resolution services, having long-term relationships with local, national and international clients developed over more than 40 years.
Together these comprise a further step in DWF's North American strategy, as we develop our integrated legal and business services offering in Canada, which will also align with our Group's existing Legal Operations and claims operations in Chicago.
In January 2025 we were delighted to announce the opening of our Montreal Office. This strategic expansion marks our fourth Canadian location, alongside Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto, creating a robust insurance services offering.
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About the role
Why join us?
DWF is a highly successful multi-disciplinary firm with a focus on litigation and with offices in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto providing a full range of legal expertise.
We are an innovative, passionate team, promoting a professional, supportive and engaging environment to our team members. Since the beginning, we’ve pushed beyond standard litigation to find progressive, creative solutions for our clients.
DWF is extremely proud of its professional work environment that encourages team and social interaction between staff and lawyers. We believe that people work best in a collegial atmosphere where they are empowered to build their careers and make a positive contribution to our work environment.
Join us at DWF!
Responsibilities
We are currently seeking a Receptionist to join our Vancouver team.
This is a position for an ambitious professional with at least 3 years of administrative/reception experience. The successful candidate will be able to build positive working relationships, have a keen eye for detail, a professional demeanour, and excellent client service skills.
What You’ll Be Doing
Greet and direct clients over the phone and in-person; Provide positive first impression to visitors of the firm; Assist with set up and clean up for meetings and in-house professional development seminars; Daily upkeep of bistro and kitchens, including re stocking snacks and beverages, loading / unloading dishwashers; Maintain up to date reception manual and telephone instructions; Create internal bookings for boardrooms as needed; Update and distribute staff phone list when new hires start; Coordinate and assist with travel arrangements for the firm; Assist with Trust payments and other accounting related tasks as needed; File-related data entry into Excel spreadsheets; Assist with social events as needed (help with planning, preparation, clean up, etc.); Assist with large projects such as Holiday Card lists, etc; Assist with File Openings and conflict searches as needed; Assist with various other miscellaneous tasks as requested.
Working hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and requires flexibility as needed.
What will help you succeed in this role?
At least 3 years of administrative/reception experience; Excellent attention to detail; Excellent organizational skills; Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel; Professional and polished attitude communicating with others; Ability to prioritize and multi-task; Experience in a legal setting or professional services firm is an asset.
What we offer
The salary range for this position is up to $52,000 per annum, dependent on years/relevance of individual experience.
We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.
Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.
About Us
DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.
About DWF (Canada)
In Canada, DWF Group have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal and operate both legal services and business services for clients.
DWF's Claims Management and Adjusting teams operate in Toronto and also Vancouver, following our acquisition of Barnescraig Associates in Vancouver in 2021.
These teams specialise in providing clients with the proactive resolution of claims emanating from professional liability, general liability, property, motor & auto liability, directors & officers, legal expenses, financial institutions and contractors all risks. Serving both the national Canadian market and London Market clients.
In December 2022, DWF entered the Canadian legal market via our transaction with Whitelaw Twining Law Corporation, a leading full-service litigation law firm headquartered in Vancouver, with an additional office in Calgary.
The team here specialise in insurance, commercial litigation, construction, personal injury and broader alternative dispute resolution services, having long-term relationships with local, national and international clients developed over more than 40 years.
Together these comprise a further step in DWF's North American strategy, as we develop our integrated legal and business services offering in Canada, which will also align with our Group's existing Legal Operations and claims operations in Chicago.
In January 2025 we were delighted to announce the opening of our Montreal Office. This strategic expansion marks our fourth Canadian location, alongside Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto, creating a robust insurance services offering.