Library Clerk - Part Time

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 280 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 dependable and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Part-Time Library Clerk. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a professional environment. We are looking for someone who is methodical, resourceful, and takes pride in being accurate, reliable, and accountable for their work.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the processing and distribution of library materials and lawyer desk copies
• Opening and sorting mail and incoming book deliveries
• Processing and sorting loose-leaf filing and updating of law binders in the library
• Carding of books
• Shelving library books and publications according to the KF-Modified classification system
• Assisting the Supervisor, Library Services on special projects
• Additional clerical duties as assigned
• Produce the highest quality of work
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Takes initiative
• Confidential

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a law library or similar professional setting is preferred
• Must be able to carry out routine, methodical tasks efficiently using print resources
• Ability to lift 30 pounds
• Must be able to move and unpack boxes of books, load books on a book truck  and push a book truck
• Must be able to climb a step stool and/or ladder to retrieve and shelve books

Skills:

• Microsoft 365 suite of applications
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Detailed

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is 18-20/hr; 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 currently have a hybrid working model that offers flexibility and work life balance 
• 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.