Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Toronto’s and Vancouver’s 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 an open vacancy for a Legal Assistant in our Estates and Trusts group, who will contribute to the overall excellent level of service provided to our clients. The ideal candidate should be someone who takes pride in their work, is detail oriented, reliable, highly organized and has the ability to handle multiple priorities. This is a good position for someone with a strong administrative background and has a keen interest in Wills, Estates and Trusts.
Responsibilities: With another assistant, review and finalize estate planning documents including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts and reporting documentation
Schedule virtual and in-person meetings directly with clients and other advisors and maintain schedule
Attend as a second witness for execution of Wills and Powers of Attorney (virtual and in-person)
Prepare estate briefs and reports in hard copy and electronic format
Scan, file and e-file a large volume of documentation
Prepare Affidavits of Execution for Wills




Regular use of our specialized Wills and Trust databases and data management program
Vault original Estate and Trust documents
Handle details with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, conflict searches, engagement letters, docketing, and billing, etc.
Daily administrative tasks
Works independently and is professional
Produce the highest quality of work
Accountable for all work assigned
Take initiative
Confidential
Requirements: Minimum of 1 plus years’ legal experience, preferably in Wills & Estates
Successful completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
Ability to work as a team player and independently
Courteous, client focused and qualified attitude
Handle time pressure and stress of multiple demands
Skills: Microsoft Office suite of applications
Ability to problem solve
Good judgement and decision making
Strong interpersonal skills
Organized
Resourceful
Detailed
Compensation: The salary range for this position is $50, - $60, 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
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.

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