Legal Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Aird & Berlis LLP

Aird & Berlis LLP
Aird & Berlis LLP
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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Who We Are:


Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Toronto's financial district, across from Union Station.

With over 220 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:


Responsibilities:


  • Support reporting lawyers with assembling and organizing client case information
  • Assist in the preparation and completion of various litigation documentation such as motion records, pleadings, notices, affidavits, affidavits of documents and correspondence
  • Attending to service and filing of court documents, including preparation of Affidavits of Service and corresponding with process servers where required
  • Ensure legal documents are prepared within timelines set by the lawyers or applicable court dates
  • Manage mediation practice from beginning to end
  • When appropriate, prepare and hyperlink documents for court filings and service of same
  • Manage and track due dates and deadlines, especially in respect of litigation files
- proofreading letter correspondence and compiling enclosures
- communicating with clients in a professional and friendly manner

  • Produce the highest quality of work
  • Handle daily administrative details
  • Manage duties related to accounting and billing
  • Arrange meetings
  • Calendar management
  • Take initiative
  • Confidential

Requirements:


  • Minimum of three years' legal experience, preferably in litigation
  • Successful completion of a postsecondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
  • Previous litigation working experience and knowledge of the _Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure_
  • Familiar with CaseLines and ACL considered an asset

Skills:


  • Ability to problem solve
  • Good judgement and decision making
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Organized
  • Resourceful
  • Detailed

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 midsized firm with a family feel
  • Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer
  • Mentor program
  • Wellness programs
  • Please note that our vaccination policy has been suspended at this time. _
  • Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check._
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