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About the Role

Aird & Berlis LLP has a new vacancy for a Corporate Services Legal Assistant to support a team of Law Clerks and 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. If you are looking for mentorship and room to grow, this might be the role for you.

Responsibilities

Assisting the Corporate Law Clerks with various tasks.
Working with corporate legal documents using established precedents.
Generating directors’, officers’ and shareholders’ ledgers and registers within a corporate database.
Preparation of standard correspondence using established precedents.
Familiarity with various government forms.
Input and maintenance of corporate records and information within a corporate database.
Minute book and general filing.
Handling administrative details with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing and expenses.
Willingness to work occasional overtime to meet project delivery requirements.
Accountable for all work assigned.
Take initiative.
Maintain confidentiality.

Requirements

Minimum of two years’ previous legal assistant experience, preferably with corporate knowledge or successful completion of post-secondary program in a legal assistant or law clerk program.
Thorough knowledge, understanding and ability to apply working knowledge of the relevant corporate statutes or willingness to learn.
Able to work in the office.

Skills

Microsoft Office 365 suite of applications, Corplink, MinuteBox, eCore, and Adobe Acrobat
Strong verbal and written communication
Ability to problem solve
Good judgement and decision making
Strong interpersonal skills
Organized
Resourceful
Detailed

Location

Toronto
Vancouver

Work Type

Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum of two years’ previous legal assistant experience

Education Level

Post-secondary program in a legal assistant or law clerk program

Salary/Compensations

$55,000 - $65,000 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 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.
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.
We pride ourselves on being a mid-sized firm with a family feel.
Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer.

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.