Junior Legal Assistant

Aird & Berlis LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Community involvement

Job summary

Aird & Berlis LLP in Toronto is seeking a motivated recent graduate to provide administrative support to articling and summer students across practice areas. The ideal candidate will have completed a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program, manage documents, scheduling, and communications, and demonstrate strong organization, discretion and initiative.

This full-time role offers 45,000–50,000 CAD per year, growth opportunities, and a collegial firm culture.

Qualifications

• Completed a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program.
• Ability to handle time pressures and multiple demands.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage administrative needs for articling/summer students and the Director of Professional Development.
• Prepare and complete all necessary documentation.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external clients.
• Handle correspondence, accounting, and expenses.
• Coordinate seminars including booking boardrooms and invites.
• Prepare and update list of external legal referrals.
• Able to work across different practice areas and maintain high-quality work.
• Take initiative and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Decision making

Education

Post-secondary Legal Assistant / Law Clerk program

Tools

Microsoft 365

Document management systems

Job description

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:

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 has an open vacancy and 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.

Responsibilities:

• Independently manage the administrative needs for a number of Articling/Summer Students and the Director of Professional Development, Research and Knowledge Management
• Prepare and complete all necessary documentation
• Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients
• Handle administrative details with respect to correspondence, accounting, expenses etc.
• Assist with coordinating the set up of seminars including booking boardrooms, sending out invites, ordering lunch, etc.
• Preparing and updating list of external legal referrals
• 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

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
• Ability to problem solve
• Good judgement and decision making
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Detailed

Compensation:

Thesalary range for this position is $45,000- $50,000 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 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.