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 outstanding 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 looking for a Legal Assistant to support a share of Lawyers in our Indigenous practice group, with a primary focus on Employment and Labour law. The ideal candidate should have strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. The successful candidate should have the capacity to perform duties with speed and accuracy with strong attention to detail. This is a good position for you if you are a self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills and a professional attitude.Responsibilities:Assist with editing, formatting, and proof reading of various labour and employment and litigation documentation, letters, and routine correspondenceTrack all critical due datesArrange meetings, discoveries and mediationsCommunicate professionally with all internal and external clients, as well as with various court and tribunal offices and opposing counsel(s)Assist with calendar management and scheduling of client meetingsAssisting with travel arrangements, including booking of accommodation and flightsHandle administrative details with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, billing,



etc.Accountable for all work assignedAbility to work independently and in a team environmentProduce the highest quality of workAccountable for all work assignedTakes initiativeRequirements:Minimum of five years' experience as a Legal Assistant in Litigation and Employment lawSuccessful completion of a post-secondary level legal assistant or paralegal programPrevious experience with CaselinesFamiliarity with the Canada Labour CodeKnowledge of various tribunals, courts and the Rules of Civil ProcedureThe ability to be flexible to the changing demands of the jobHandle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demandsKeep on top of lawyers and work without instructions, when appropriateSkills:Strong technical skills using MS Office and ACLExtremely organized and meticulous with follow-upAbility to take initiative and problem solveClient service orientedAbility to problem solveStrong interpersonal skillsOrganizedDetailedCompensation:Thesalary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 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 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 programsPlease note that we have suspended our vaccination policy at this timeAny 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 - Employment/Indigenous (Vancouver)
🏢 Aird and Berlis
📍 Vancouver