Who We Are: Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Torontos and Vancouvers financial districts.

With over 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 a new open vacancy for a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group.

This role will provide support to multiple lawyers and is ideal for a candidate with strong administrative litigation experience and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities: Assist with the preparation, service, and filing of litigation materials before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Appeal, and the Federal Courts, including but not limited to motion records, pleadings, notices, affidavits, affidavits of documents, oral hearing compendiums, and bills of costs.

Demonstrated experience using Case Centre for the preparation and management of electronic hearing materials.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple active litigation files in a fast-paced environment.





Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and applicable court practice directions Experience with trial and hearing support Prepare, edit 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 Manage duties related to accounting Accountable for all work assigned Calendar management Take initiative Confidential Requirements: Minimum of three years previous experience as a Legal Assistant in Litigation Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program Excellent knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure Previous experience with ACL is considered an asset Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands Skills: Microsoft suite of applications Ability to problem solve Positive judgement and decision making Strong interpersonal skills Organized Resourceful Detailed Compensation: Thesalary range for this position is $60, - $75, 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.

📌 Legal Assistant - Litigation (Toronto)
🏢 Aird and Berlis
📍 Toronto