Practice Support Lawyer, Practice Initiatives

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP in Toronto is seeking a Practice Support Lawyer to help identify, evaluate, and implement AI-powered tools across practice groups, enhancing client service delivery through streamlined processes. Reporting to the Director of Practice Initiatives, you will curate playbooks, templates and knowledge resources, and support project management and data analytics with AI and legal tech.

You will assist in delivering training for students, associates, and clerks.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with AI-powered tools and willingness to learn new tech.
• Creative, proactive team player able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
• Hands-on approach with ability to engage senior stakeholders and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and implement new AI-powered tools to improve workflows.
• Develop, maintain, and curate knowledge resources: playbooks, templates, precedent libraries, guidelines.
• Prepare resources for project management and data analytics, integrating with AI tools and other platforms.
• Develop and deliver substantive training programs for students, associates and clerks.

Skills

AI-powered tools

Team player

Hands-on

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bar admission in Ontario

Job description

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to begin a career or carve out a new path.

At Osler, we’re building something different. Working as part of our Practice Initiatives team, this role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to the team’s innovative work. Under the guidance of the Director and senior members of the Practice Initiatives team, the successful candidate will support a range of initiatives as part of a creative group dedicated to using cutting-edge technology and streamlined processes to transform the way we practice law, train associates, and deliver legal services to clients.

Reporting to the Director, Practice Initiatives, the Practice Support Lawyer will be embedded within our Practice Initiatives team. By working alongside leading legal professionals and leveraging modernized processes and the best of AI and legal technology, the successful candidate will assist in delivering market-leading, cost-effective, and efficient legal solutions to all practice groups and their clients.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Major Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying, evaluating, and implementing new AI-powered and generative AI tools to improve workflows and enhance the quality and efficiency of client service delivery across practice groups
• Support the development, maintenance, and curation of practice group knowledge and process resources, including playbooks, checklists, precedent libraries, templates, guidelines and other resources
• Prepare and curate resources needed to conduct project management and data analytics, and integrate with AI-powered and generative AI tools, as well as other legal technology platforms
• Support the development, creation, and delivery of substantive training programs and materials for students, associates and clerks

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

Candidates must be called to the Bar of Ontario (or equivalent provincial bar, with eligibility for transfer) and possess a minimum of 1-2 years of post-call experience at a nationally recognized Canadian law firm. Experience in any practice area is welcomed. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be acceptable.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong proficiency in using technology, including AI-powered and generative AI tools, with a willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities and circumstances
• Highly motivated and creative team player with a strong desire to learn and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Ability to take a hands‑on, proactive approach, with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders, navigate ambiguity, and take ownership of delivering results
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with sound legal judgment, business acumen, and an analytical mindset
• Demonstrated interest in, or exposure to, project management; experience in supporting project management work in a legal context is an asset

Compensation

Therange of expected compensation for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 annually. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of factors including year of call, job-related knowledge, education, skills and experience.

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.