Legal Assistant - Corporate Commercial

Legal Assistant – Corporate Commercial

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.

We are committed to ensuring that all members of the Aird & Berlis 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 so you can focus on client service, your career and your life.

We are looking to fill an open vacancy for a legal assistant to support a team of Corporate Commercial lawyers. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, be organized, and have strong attention to detail. Success in this role requires a drive to succeed, resourcefulness and diligence.

• Independently manage and organize the daily operation of a busy Corporate Commercial practice for three lawyers.
• Handle all administrative details with respect to accounting, expenses, opening and closing files, docketing, billing, etc.
• Assist with preparation, drafting, editing and finalizing all documents relating to corporate transactions.
• Proofread and check all documents.
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• Produce the highest quality of work.
• Be accountable for all work assigned.
• Take initiative.

• Minimum three years’ legal experience within Corporate law.
• Successful completion of a related post‑secondary Legal Assistant and/or Law Clerk program.
• Ability to handle time pressure and the stress of multiple demands.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite of applications.
• Strong technical skills with creating, numbering, styling, and rebuilding documents.
• Knowledge of Workshare Compare or a similar document comparison program.
• Familiarity with iManage or a document management system;
  Docu Sign would be an asset.
• Strong proofreading, spelling and grammar skills.
• Problem‑solving ability.
• Good judgement and decision‑making.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Organized, resourceful, and detail‑oriented.

• Opportunities for growth, on‑the‑job training and development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Family‑feel, mid‑size firm culture.
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities.
• 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.