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Legal Assistant - Employment/Indigenous

Vancouver, BC
On-site
Posted Aug 31, 2026
1 position

$60,000–$80,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Legal Assistant will support lawyers in the Indigenous practice group by managing documentation, scheduling, and administrative tasks such as billing and file management. They are responsible for maintaining high-quality work standards, tracking critical deadlines, and communicating professionally with internal and external clients.

Job details

Who We Are: 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. 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: Aird & Berlis LLP is looking for a Legal Assistant to support a share of Lawyers in our Indigenous practice group, with a primary focus on Employment and Labour law. The ideal candidate should have strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. The successful candidate should have the capacity to perform duties with speed and accuracy with strong attention to detail. This is a good position for you if you are a self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills and a professional attitude. Responsibilities: * Assist with editing, formatting, and proof reading of various labour and employment and litigation documentation, letters, and routine correspondence * Track all critical due dates * Arrange meetings, discoveries and mediations * Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients, as well as with various court and tribunal offices and opposing counsel(s) * Assist with calendar management and scheduling of client meetings * Assisting with travel arrangements, including booking of accommodation and flights * Handle administrative details with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, billing, etc. * Accountable for all work assigned * Ability to work independently and in a team environment * Produce the highest quality of work * Accountable for all work assigned * Takes initiative Requirements: * Minimum of five years’ experience as a Legal Assistant in Litigation and Employment law * Successful completion of a post-secondary level legal assistant or paralegal program * Previous experience with Caselines * Familiarity with the Canada Labour Code * Knowledge of various tribunals, courts and the Rules of Civil Procedure * The ability to be flexible to the changing demands of the job * Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands * Keep on top of lawyers and work without instructions, when appropriate Skills: * Strong technical skills using MS Office and ACL * Extremely organized and meticulous with follow-up * Ability to take initiative and problem solve * Client service oriented * Strong interpersonal skills * Organized * Detailed Compensation: The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal and market equity. 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 Please note that we have suspended our vaccination policy at this time 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 [ckelly@airdberlis.com] and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have at least five years of experience as a Legal Assistant in Litigation and Employment law and hold a post-secondary legal assistant or paralegal credential. Proficiency in Caselines, MS Office, ACL, and knowledge of the Canada Labour Code and Rules of Civil Procedure are required.