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About the Role
Aird and Berlis LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to independently manage and organize the daily operations of a group of Financial Services legal professionals. This role requires initiative, prioritization, multitasking, strong technical skills, and attention to detail for complex financing arrangements and transactions. A legal assistant background with experience in Financial Services or Corporate law is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Edit and organize all necessary transactional documentation
- Provide administrative support on all transactions, including signature page packages, wire confirmations, organization of outgoing wires, and preparation/compilation of record books
- Maintain expiry tickler
- Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients
- Manage client file openings and conflict checks
- Manage duties related to accounting, including billing and paying invoices
- Produce the highest quality of work
- Accountable for all work assigned
- Calendar management
- Takes initiative
- Confidentiality
Requirements
- Five years of previous experience as a legal assistant
- Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant and/or Law Clerk program
- Ability to handle time pressure and stress of multiple demands
Skills
- Microsoft Office 365 suite of applications
- Experience with creating, numbering, styling, and rebuilding documents
- Familiarity using DocuSign and Closing Folders
- Good judgement and decision making
- Organized
- Resourceful
- Detailed
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Five years of previous experience
Education Level
- Post-secondary Legal Assistant and/or Law Clerk program
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000 - $80,000 annually
Benefits
- Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Mentor program
- Wellness Programs
About the Company
- Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in Toronto and Vancouver.
- With over 250 lawyers, business advisors and patent agents, we serve clients across Canada and globally.
- 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 foster a professional, supportive environment for all firm members.
Equal Opportunity
- Aird & Berlis LLP is committed to providing equal access to employment.
- If you require accommodation, please contact ckelly@airdberlis.com and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.