Junior Legal Assistant

Who We Are:

Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Toronto’s and Vancouver’s financial districts. With over 280 lawyers, business advisors and patent agents, we serve clients across Canada and globally.

What We Believe In:

The firm is committed to ensuring that all members of the Aird & Berlis LLP community feel valued, respected and supported. We are a dedicated group of diverse individuals who care about each other, the work we produce and the client service we provide. We go to great lengths to foster a professional, supportive environment for all firm members so you can focus on the important things: client service, your career and your life.

What We Are Looking For:

Are you a recent graduate looking for a full-time opportunity to grow in the Legal field, meet new people and hone your skills? Then look no further! Aird & Berlis LLP has an open vacancy and is looking for a recent graduate from a Law Clerk or Legal Assistant Program who is detail oriented and self-motivated. The successful candidate will be administratively supporting our Summer/Articling Law School Students in various practice areas.

Responsibilities:

• Independently manage the administrative needs for a number of Articling/Summer Students and the Director of Professional Development, Research and Knowledge Management
• Prepare and complete all necessary documentation
• Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients
• Handle administrative details with respect to correspondence, accounting, expenses etc.
• Assist with coordinating the set up of seminars including booking boardrooms, sending out invites, ordering lunch, etc.
• Preparing and updating list of external legal referrals
• Able and willing to work in a variety of different practice areas
• Juggle multiple priorities/demands
• Produce the highest quality of work
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Take initiative
• Confidential

Requirements:

• Successful completion of a post-secondary program in a Legal Assistant and/or Law Clerk program
• Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands

Skills:

• Microsoft 365 suite of applications
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to problem solve
• Good judgement and decision making
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Detailed

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $45,000- $50,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal and market equity.

Why You Should Apply:

• Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• We pride ourselves on being a mid-sized firm with a family feel
• Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer
• Mentor program
• Wellness programs

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check.

We will review applications as they are received and all applications will be kept on file. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Aird & Berlis LLP is committed to providing equal access to employment. If you require accommodation, please contact ckelly@airdberlis.com and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.