Legal Assistant - Indigenous Law
About The Position
Aird & Berlis LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to support a team in their Indigenous Practice Law Group. The firm is a prominent Canadian business law firm with over 250 lawyers, business advisors, and patent agents, serving clients across Canada and globally. They are committed to fostering a professional, supportive, and diverse environment where members feel valued, respected, and supported. This role requires strong administrative and organizational skills, excellent communication, experience in monitoring timelines and deadlines, and attention to detail. Prior experience or knowledge of Aboriginal/Indigenous Law and/or environmental and regulatory processes are considered assets. The ideal candidate is high-energy, technically skilled, adept at managing shifting priorities, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Minimum of five years’ previous experience as a Legal Assistant
- Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
- Knowledge of procedures related to Regulatory Bodies and government review processes would be considered an asset
- Knowledge of Aboriginal/Indigenous Law would be considered an asset
- Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands
- Microsoft 365 suite of applications
- Ability to problem solve
- Good judgement and decision making
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Organized
- Resourceful
- Detailed
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience or knowledge of Aboriginal/Indigenous Law and/or environmental and regulatory processes
- High energy
- Strong technical skills
- Skilled at managing shifting priorities and demands
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Independently manage the daily operation of a team of legal professionals who represent Indigenous clients with a primary practice focus in Aboriginal/Indigenous Law, including: environmental and regulatory process and the duty to consult, supporting self-government and the establishment of Indigenous laws and policies including child and family services, advancing and negotiating resolutions to outstanding Indigenous claims as well as the negotiation and implementation of modern day treaties, economic development and corporate/commercial supports
- Prepare, edit, and complete all necessary correspondence, documentation, and related materials
- Prepare documents for Regulatory Boards and Tribunals
- Track regulatory and legislative timelines, with a rigorous bring-forward system
- Assist with file organization and general practice management for a minimum of one Partner and one associate (e.g., saving notes, file naming, etc.)
- Complex calendar management, including, overseeing meeting requests and coordinating with Indigenous clients with respect to booking calls and meetings
- Maintain accurate records of CPD hours, including tracking, updating, and submitting necessary information
- Manage professional licenses and certifications, ensuring timely renewals and compliance with regulatory requirements across the Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, and Yukon law societies
- Booking travel and accommodation for client meetings as required
- Manage duties related to accounting (dockets, bills, expenses, etc.)
- Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients, government contacts and other stakeholders
- Handle daily administrative details
- Produce the highest quality of work
- Accountable for all work assigned
- Take initiative
- Confidential
Benefits
- Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Mentor program
- Wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
