Junior Legal Assistant

at  Aird Berlis LLP

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 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 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 throughout the firm.

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
• Organised
• Resourceful
• Detailed

• Manage the administrative needs for a number of Summer / Articling Law School Students
• Prepare and complete all necessary legal documentation
• Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients
• Handle administrative details with respect to correspondence, accounting, expenses etc.
• Able and willing to work in a variety of different practice areas
• Produce the highest quality of work
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Take initiative
• Confidential