Legal Assistant

3 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**:
This position will independently manage and organize the daily operations of a few busy Financial Services practices. This role is for someone who has the ability to take initiative, prioritize, and multitask. Strong technical skills and attention to detail would be ideal for these cross-boarder financings and commercial transitional practices. The right applicant should also have a administrative background with a keen interest in Financial Services.

**Responsibilities**:

- Edit and organize all necessary transactional documentation
- Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients
- Manage client file openings and conflict checks
- Provide administrative support with respect to billing, wire confirmations
- Create signature packages for closings
- Compile Record Books
- Manage duties related to accounting
- Produce the highest quality of work
- Accountable for all work assigned
- Calendar management
- Takes initiative
- Confidential

**Requirements**:

- Two years previous experience as a legal assistant
- Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant and/or Law Clerk program
- Handle time pressure and stress of multiple demands

**Skills**:

- Experience with creating, numbering, styling and rebuilding documents
- Familiarity using DocuSign and closing folders
- Good judgement and decision making
- 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
- Please note that our vaccination policy has been suspended at this time._
- Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check._


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