Overview
Client Operations Coordinator – Legal Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Aird and Berlis LLP
Who We Are:
Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian law firm located in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, across from Union Station. With more than lawyers and intellectual property professionals, 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 currently seeking a Client Operations Coordinator who has law firm experience. Reporting to the Supervisor of Client Operations, the ideal candidate will have great communication skills, a keen eye for detail and will be able to work well both independently and on a team. Candidates must posses strong work ethic, professionalism, and good judgement.
Responsibilities:
Conflict checking; responsible for conducting database searches for new clients and matters, prepare and report findings to initiating lawyer/patent agent, send firm wide email twice daily listing all new conflict inquiries
Review engagement letters for compliance with firm policies
Open new clients and matters, ensuring firm and Law Society requirements are met
Cross-training functions within department
Liaise with patent agents, lawyers and assistants
Produce the highest quality of work
Accountable for all work assigned
Takes initiative
Confidential
Requirements:
Minimum of 1 years’ experience as a conflict administrator, legal assistant, or law clerk
Previous administrative work experience relating to patent, accounting and/or billing functions is an asset
Experience in a legal or professional services setting is strongly preferred
Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands
Skills:
Microsoft suite of applications
Experience with Aderant or Elite accounting software is preferred
Ability to problem solve
Strong interpersonal skills
Organized
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.
Title: Client Operations Coordinator – Legal
Company: Aird and Berlis LLP
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Category: Law/Legal, Administrative/Clerical
