About Aird & Berlis LLP
Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in Toronto’s and Vancouver’s financial districts, with over 250 lawyers, business advisors and patent agents serving clients across Canada and globally.

Position Overview
Legal Assistant – Capital Markets group. Work alongside another Legal Assistant to support the daily operation, administration and organization of a busy Capital Markets practice.

Responsibilities

Manage and organize the daily operation of a group of busy lawyers in Capital Markets

Assist with revising and finalizing various correspondence and documentation

Blackline documents

Calendar management, including booking conferences, scheduling meetings & calls, and making travel arrangements

File opening, conflict checking, and onboarding of clients

Enter and update contacts in Interaction

Administratively manage closings and transactions

Compile documents for signature and send to clients

Compile Record Books

Manage duties related to accounting (dockets, billing, wires & expenses)

Pull WIPs and track deadlines

Be accountable for all work assigned and take initiative

Maintain confidentiality

Requirements

2–3 years’ previous experience as a Legal Assistant in Capital Markets or Corporate Law

Successful completion of a related post‑secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program





Ability to handle time‑pressure situations and the stress of multiple demands

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite of applications

Familiarity with iManage, Kofax Power PDF, MinuteBox and DocuSign

Knowledge of Workshare Compare or a similar document comparison program

Strong problem‑solving, judgement, and decision‑making skills

Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities

Resourceful and detail‑oriented

Compensation
Salary range: $55,000–$65,000 annually; base pay may vary based on experience and market equity.

Perks and Opportunities

Opportunities for growth and on‑the‑job training and development

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Family‑feel, mid‑sized firm culture

Active community involvement and volunteer opportunities

Mentor program

Wellness programs

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check. We will review applications as they are received and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Aird & Berlis LLP is committed to providing equal access to employment. If you require accommodation, please contact [email protected] and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.

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📌 Legal Assistant - Capital Markets (Ontario)
🏢 Aird and Berlis
📍 Ontario