Legal Assistant Floater - Litigation

The Law Office Management Association (TLOMA); Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aird & Berlis LLP is seeking a floater legal assistant to support the preparation and completion of a wide range of legal documents. You will work with different lawyers across the firm, gaining exposure to diverse practice areas and valuable experience.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of litigation legal experience, familiarity with CaseCenter, and a post-secondary legal assistant or law clerk credential. Excellent organizational and client-service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary level legal assistant or law clerk training completed.
• Strong MS Office skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience with litigation documents and court rules is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and completing commercial and employment litigation documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court and tribunal offices, and opposing counsel.
• Handle administrative tasks such as file opening/closing, docketing, and billing.
• Manage calendar and meetings while adapting to changing priorities.
• Produce high-quality work and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

MS Office

ACL

Organization

Detail-oriented

Client service

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Legal assistant or law clerk program

Tools

CaseCenter

Job description

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

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 commercial and employment litigation documentation 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

The salary 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 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 [e-mail] and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.