Aird Berlis ON181 Bay StreetSuite 1800Toronto, ON M5J2T9, CANAird Berlis ON181 Bay StreetSuite 1800Toronto, ON M5J2T9, CANAird & 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 excellent 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 is seeking to fill a vacancy for a Legal Assistant with experience in Estates or Tax for this dynamic role. The position will be supporting 2 clerks and a lawyer. This position involves a substantial focus on document preparation, along with responsibilities related to vaulting. The ideal candidate will possess meticulous attention to detail and a passion for the diverse tasks associated with both legal assistance and vaulting work.Responsibilities:Proofread, finalize and assemble estate planning documents including Wills, Powers of Attorney,



Trusts and reporting documentationAttending as a second witness for client signatures and see it through to completion including updating our specialized databaseAssist with Wills Vault administration as neededVault original Estate and Trust documentsRespond to Vault requests in a timely mannerScan, file and e-file documentationHandle daily administrative detailsManage duties related to accountingAccountable for all work assignedCalendar managementTake initiativeConfidentialRequirements:Minimum of three years' previous experience as a Legal Assistant in Estates or TaxSuccessful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk programHandle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demandsFlexible to the changing demands of the jobSkills:Microsoft 365 suite of applicationsWilling to learn a customized Wills DatabaseAbility to problem solveGood judgement and decision makingStrong interpersonal skillsOrganizedResourcefulDetailedCompensation:Thesalary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal and market equity.Opportunities for growth and on the job training and developmentCompetitive compensation and benefits packageWe pride ourselves on being a mid-sized firm with a family feelActive involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteerWellness programsAny 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 [email protected] and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.

📌 Legal Assistant - Wills & Estates (Toronto)
🏢 Aird and Berlis
📍 Toronto