About the role#
The Manager, Student Programs will oversee the firm's student recruitment and development initiatives. This permanent, full-time position reports to the Assistant Director, Legal Talent and involves managing student onboarding, performance evaluations, and program budgets. The role requires collaboration with internal committees and the Ottawa office to support professional development and diversity initiatives.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate student recruitment, including law school outreach and marketing activities.
- Manage the work allocation program for summer and articling students to balance workloads.
- Oversee student orientation, onboarding, and continuing legal education.
- Manage the student program budget, including annual forecasting and reporting.
- Collect and review performance feedback for students while providing coaching and development.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of diversity and inclusion programs for the student talent pipeline.
- Support the management of the professional development team and participate in committee work.
What you'll need#
- Experience working in a law firm is required.
- One or more years of professional development experience is preferred.
- A law degree and an undergraduate degree in fields such as Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or Marketing are preferred.
- Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to manage complex, multi-faceted projects and prioritize multiple initiatives.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle various professional situations with intuition and common sense.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Salary: $150,000 to $180,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.
- Status: Full-time, permanent position.
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