22 Jan
Aird and Berlis
Old Toronto
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:
This position is strongly suited for an individual who is seeking employment to administratively assist a variety of legal practices throughout the firm. As a Summer Legal Administrative Floater the successful candidate will assist a variety of legal professionals ideally from May to August. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented and have the ability to work independently. For optimal learning this opportunity will ideally be performed in-office.
Responsibilities:
- Manage/assist with the daily operation of a variety of legal practices
- Handle administrative details with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, and billing, etc.
- Prepare and complete all necessary correspondence and documentation
- Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients
- Able and willing to work in a variety of different practice areas
- Produce the highest quality of work
- Accountable for all work assigned
- Takes initiative
- Confidential
Requirements:
- Recently completed or currently completing post-secondary education in a law related field
- Previous legal assistant experience in Litigation, Corporate, and/or Real Estate is preferred
- 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
Why You Should Apply:
- Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
- Competitive compensation
- 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 [email protected] and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.
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