Legal Assistant

7 months ago

Toronto, Canada Aird & Berlis LLP Full time

**Who We Are**:
Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, across from Union Station. With over 220 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**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Independently manage the daily operation of a team of legal professionals who represent Indigenous clients with a primary practice focus in Aboriginal/Indigenous Law, including, Indigenous rights litigation and the negotiation and implementation of modern day treaties and self-government as well as Environmental, Regulatory, Administrative and Constitutional Law
- Complex calendar management, including, overseeing meeting requests and coordinating with Indigenous clients with respect to booking calls and meetings
- Prepare, edit, and complete all necessary correspondence, documentation, and related materials
- Assist with the finalization of various litigation documents for all court levels including Ontario courts, the Federal Court of Canada, and the Supreme Court of Canada; including but not limited to motion records, pleadings, notices, affidavits, affidavits of documents, and bill of costs
- Prepare documents for Regulatory Boards and Tribunals
- Assist with file organization and general practice management for the two Partners (e.g., saving notes, file naming, etc.)
- Booking travel and accommodation for client meetings as required
- Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients, court staff and lawyers’ offices
- Handle daily administrative details
- Manage duties related to accounting (dockets, bills, expenses, etc.)
- Produce the highest quality of work
- Accountable for all work assigned
- Take initiative
- Confidential

**Requirements**:

- Minimum of five years’ previous experience as a Legal Assistant in Litigation
- Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
- Strong knowledge of the Ontario _Rules of Civil Procedure_
- Knowledge of procedures related to Regulatory Bodies, the Federal Court of Canada, and Superior Court of Canada
- Experience with Alberta courts and knowledge of Aboriginal/Indigenous Law would be considered an asset
- Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands

**Skills**:

- Ability to problem solve
- Good judgement and decision making
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Organized
- Resourceful
- Detailed

**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._

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