Summer Floater Legal Assistant
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Job Summary
Who We Are:
Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Torontos and Vancouvers financial districts. With over 250 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:
This position is strongly suited for an individual who is seeking employment to administratively assist a variety of legal practices throughout the firm for the ideal period of May to August. The successful candidate will be self-motivated detail-oriented and have the ability to work independently. For optimal learning this opportunity will ideally be performed in-office.
Responsibilities:
- Manage/assist with the daily operation of a variety of legal practices
- Handle administrative details with respect to accounting opening and closing files docketing and billing etc.
- Prepare and complete all necessary correspondence and documentation
- Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients
- Able and willing to work in a variety of different practice areas
- Produce the highest quality of work
- Accountable for all work assigned
- Takes initiative
- Confidential
Requirements:
- Recently completed or currently completing post-secondary education in a law related field
- Previous legal assistant experience in Litigation Corporate and/or Real Estate is preferred
- Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands
Skills:
- Microsoft 365 suite of applications
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to problem solve
- Good judgement and decision making
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Organized
- Resourceful
- Detailed
Compensation:
Theâhourly rate for this position is $23.00-$25.00.
How To Apply/Employee Referrals:
If an employee of the firm has referred you to this opportunity please indicate the name of the employee in your application. Please note that applications will not be accepted after February 6 2026.
Why You Should Apply:
- Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
- Competitive compensation
- We pride ourselves on being a mid-sized firm with a family feel
- Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer
- Mentor program
- 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 and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Administrative Law
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Law
- Advocacy
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Criminal Cases
- Legal procedures
- Law
- Legal Operations
- Private Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Federal Courts
- Labor Law
- Arbitration Law
About Company
We are proud to be one of Canada’s premier business law firms. Aird & Berlis provides strategic legal and business advice in all principal areas of business law.
