Legal Assistant

6 days ago

Toronto Ontario MJT 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 and Vancouver's financial districts. With over 250 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:

We are looking to fill an open vacancy for a legal assistant to support a team of Corporate Commercial lawyers. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, will be organized, and have strong attention to detail. In order to be successful in this role, you must have a drive to succeed, resourceful and diligent in completing your work with accuracy.

Responsibilities:

  • Independently manage and organize the daily operation of a busy Corporate Commercial practice for three lawyers
  • Handle all administrative details with respect to accounting, expenses, opening and closing files, docketing, billing, etc.
  • Assist with preparation, drafting, editing and finalizing all documents relating to corporate transactions
  • Proofreading and checking all documents
  • Diarize and track deadlines
  • Produce the highest quality of work
  • Accountable for all work assigned
  • Take initiative
  • Confidential

Requirements:

  • Minimum three years' legal experience within Corporate law
  • Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant and/or Law Clerk program
  • Handle time pressure and stress of multiple demands

Skills:

  • Microsoft 365 suite of applications
  • Strong technical skills with creating, numbering, styling and rebuilding documents
  • Knowledge of Workshare Compare or a similar document comparison program
  • Familiarity with iManage or a document management system  and DocuSign would be an asset
  • Strong proofreading, spelling and grammar 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.

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  and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.

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