Who We Are
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 great lengths to foster a professional, supportive environment for all firm members so you can focus on the key 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 365 suite of applications

Ability to problem solve

Good judgement and decision making

Strong interpersonal skills

Organized

Resourceful

Detailed

Compensation
Thesalary range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000 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 development

Competitive compensation and benefits package

We currently have a hybrid working model that offers flexibility and work life balance

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.

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 - Litigation (Ontario)
🏢 Aird and Berlis
📍 Ontario