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 significant things: client service, your career and your life.

What We Are Looking For:

Are you a recent graduate looking for a full-time opportunity to grow in the Legal field, meet new people and hone your skills? Then look no further Aird & Berlis LLP has an open vacancy and is looking for a recent graduate from a Law Clerk or Legal Assistant Program who is detail oriented and self-motivated. The successful candidate will be administratively supporting our Summer/Articling Law School Students in various practice areas.

Responsibilities:

- Independently manage the administrative needs for a number of Articling/Summer Students and the Director of Professional Development, Research and Knowledge Management
- Prepare and complete all necessary documentation
- Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients
- Handle administrative details with respect to correspondence, accounting, expenses etc.
- Assist with coordinating the set up of seminars including booking boardrooms, sending out invites, ordering lunch, etc.
- Preparing and updating list of external legal referrals




- Able and willing to work in a variety of different practice areas
- Produce the highest quality of work
- Accountable for all work assigned
- Take initiative
- Confidential

Requirements:

- Successful completion of a post-secondary program in a Legal Assistant and/or Law Clerk program
- 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 $45,000- $50,000 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 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.

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.

📌 Junior Legal Assistant (Canada)
🏢 Aird and Berlis
📍 Canada