Floater Legal Assistant - Litigation

Aird & Berlis LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Competitive compensation and benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Aird & Berlis LLP is seeking a floater legal assistant to support the preparation and completion of a wide range of litigation documents across partners and practice areas in a fast-paced environment.

You will gain exposure to different lawyers, work across files, and contribute to client service while maintaining confidentiality. The role offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within a mid-sized, well-connected firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ litigation legal experience.
• Experience with CaseCenter.
• Completion of a post-secondary level legal assistant or law clerk course.
• Superior knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and completion of various litigation documentation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court offices, opposing counsel.
• Handle administrative details including accounting, filing, docketing and billing.
• Calendar management and coordinating meetings.
• Be flexible to changing demands and produce high-quality work.
• Maintain confidentiality and take initiative.

Skills

Client service oriented

Strong interpersonal skills

Organized

Detailed

Problem solving

Take initiative

Education

Post-secondary legal assistant or law clerk course

Tools

MS Office

ACL (Automated Civil Litigation)

Job description

Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Toronto’s and Vancouver’s financial districts. With over 280 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:

Aird & Berlis LLP has an existing vacancy for a floater legal assistant who is a self-starter and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will support the preparation and completion of a wide range of legal documents. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with different lawyers across the firm, gaining exposure to diverse practice areas and building valuable experience.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and completion of various litigation documentation including construction lien materials, such as motion records, pleadings, notices, affidavits, affidavits of documents, bill of costs, cost outlines, writs of seizure and sale, Human Rights Tribunal pleadings, Labour Relations Board documents and correspondence
• Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients, as well as with various court and tribunal offices and opposing counsel(s)
• Handle administrative details with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, billing, etc.
• Calendar management including arranging meetings
• The ability to be flexible to the changing demands of the job
• Produce the highest quality of work
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Takes initiative
• Confidential

Requirements:

• Minimum of five years’ Litigation legal experience
• Previous experience with CaseCenter
• Successful completion of a post-secondary level legal assistant or law clerk course
• Superior knowledge of various courts and the Rules of Civil Procedure

Skills:

• Strong technical skills using MS Office and ACL (Automated Civil Litigation)
• Extremely organized and meticulous with follow-up and detail and in dealing with matters containing voluminous documents
• Ability to take initiative and problem solve
• Client service oriented
• Ability to problem solve
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Detailed

Compensation:

Thesalary range for this position is $60,000- $75,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal and market equity.

Why You Should Apply:

• Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• We currently have a hybrid working model that offers flexibility and work life balance
• We pride ourselves on being a mid-sized firm with a family feel
• Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer
• 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 [e-mail] and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.