Legal Administrative Assistant (Real Estate)

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:

We are seeking an enthusiastic administrative assistant to help with day-to-day tasks within our busy firm. The successful candidate will be organized, detailed and have strong technical skills. If you are a team player, like to take initiative and diligent with follow-up, this is the ideal role for you. For optimal success, this role will be a minimum of three days in office with the possibility of more depending on workload.

Responsibilities:

• Handle the onboarding of clients and conflict checks
• Assist with the billing process from beginning to end
• Complete dockets daily
• Follow-up on Accounts Receivable
• Edit and format documents
• Submit expenses
• A variety of other administrative tasks as assigned
• Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients
• Produce the highest quality of work
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Take initiative
• Confidential

Requirements:

• One year of previous office or legal experience
• Successful completion of a post-secondary program in legal or office administration
• Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands
• Flexible to the changing demands of the job

Skills:

• MS Office Suite of Applications (especially in Excel)
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to problem solve
• Good judgement and decision making
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Team player
• 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 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 ckelly@airdberlis.com and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.