Legal Assistant - Litigation

Who We Are :

Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian law firm located in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, across from Union Station.

With more than lawyers and intellectual property professionals, 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 exciting opportunity is strongly suited for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. This position will work closely with their principals to meet our clients’ needs.

The successful candidate will work for two Partners in our Litigation group.

Responsibilities :

• Assist in the preparation and completion of various commercial litigation documentation including disputes related to construction and real property disputes, motion records, pleadings (Superior Court & Court of Appeal), notices, affidavits, affidavits of documents, court orders, and mediation briefs
• Prepare and complete all necessary correspondence and documentation
• Handle administrative details with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, and billing, etc.
• Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients
• Extremely organized and meticulous with follow-up and detail and in dealing with matters containing voluminous documents and urgent turn around
• Produce the highest quality of work
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Takes initiative
• Confidential

Requirements :

• Minimum of five years’ litigation legal experience
• Successful completion of a post-secondary level legal assistant or law clerk course
• Previous experience with Caselines, Kofax, and Adobe
• Proficiency with linking cases & evidence into motion & application records
• Familiarity with the Commercial List Court and construction lien matters under the Construction Act is an asset
• The ability to be flexible to the changing demands of the job

Skills :

• Microsoft 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 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.