Whitelaw Twining 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. In 2022, we increased the opportunities for our firm and our staff by joining the DWF Group, a global provider of integrated legal and business services.

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.

Whitelaw Twining 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 WT!

We are currently seeking a New Business Intake Administrator to join our Vancouver team within our Accounting department.

This position is for a team player who is proactive with a strong work ethic, can handle a busy workload, and who has a keen eye for detail. The ideal candidate will have a strong client service focus, the ability to multi-task, have solid analytical and organizational skills, and excellent communication skills. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Key responsibilities: manage the administration of new business intake process and data entry of same;
• Basic accounts payable/accounts receivable tasks;
• Basic trust-related tasks;
• Processing client disbursements;
• Communicating information to all level of staff;
• Responding to queries regarding file opening;
• Some overtime may be required during peak season;
• Perform other duties as required.

What you'll bring:

• An aptitude for administrative processes, and quality control;
• Previous work experience in a legal environment is an asset;
• Able to follow instructions and ask clarifying questions as required;
• Must have intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.);
• Advanced level communications, both verbal and written;
• Critical thinker;
• Resourceful;
• Aptitude to learn quickly, particularly in relation to software, processes, programs, etc;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Keen desire to take on new challenges with a positive attitude;
• Professional manner in communicating with others;
• Strong organization, multi-tasking, and teamwork skills.

The salary range for this position is $46,000-$51,000 per annum, dependent on years/relevance of individual experience. 

Our firm benefits include Extended Health benefit, Dental coverage, LTD, DI, casual dress code, wellbeing allowance, early finish ahead of statutory holidays and more.

Diversity & Inclusivity:

Nurturing talent is very important to us. We are committed to equal opportunities in all areas of work and business. We want people to achieve their best, which will positively impact on our clients and communities in which we live and work. At Whitelaw Twining and DWF Group, 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.

Embrace this opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our firm’s success, submit your resume to: