Legal Assistant

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is a leading national law firm focused on serving the transaction, advocacy and advisory needs of Canada’s most dynamic business sectors. We have one of the largest business law practices in the country, serving multinational, national and mid-market clients from our offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.

Our Culture:

At Cassels, our mission is to attract, retain and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from as broad a range of backgrounds as possible. We offer meaningful career opportunities, invest in professional growth, and foster an inclusive environment. Our Firm’s success is built on the unique skills, perspectives, experiences and values of each individual. We encourage a corporate culture that respects and celebrates the dignity, value and diversity of all.

Role Overview:

Our Toronto office is currently recruiting a Legal Assistant to provide support to a 4 on 1 share in our Advocacy Law Group. This role requires a candidate who has a high attention to detail and is knowledge of Automated Civil Litigation (ACL).

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Apply proofreading and editing skills to documents and correspondence.
• Prepare initial legal documents including statements of claim, statements of defence, factum and other legal precedents.
• Enter dockets, prepare trust receipts and third-party invoices.
• Obtain information and instructions from clients and forwarding to lawyer.
• Assist in the organization and management of lawyers’ practice, i.e., opening files, filing, arranging meetings, scheduling hearing dates with government bodies and/or representatives, arranging travel and/or accommodations.
• Assembly of affidavits, motion records and books of authorities.
• Draft of basic pleadings.
• Coordinate with court offices regarding trial and motions bookings and related court material filings.
• Draft cover/service letters and coordinating delivery of documents, if applicable.
• Manage calendar and keeping lawyers apprised of ongoing and outstanding matters.
• Draft routine correspondence on behalf of lawyers.

The successful candidate must have the following education, experience and/or demonstrated skills:

• College Diploma in Legal Administration.
• A minimum of 3 years legal assistant experience in a similar environment.
• Proficient in MS Office with strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Automated Civil Litigation (ACL).
• Experience with court material filings.
• Knowledge and familiarity with Case Lines
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as part of a collegial and outgoing team.
• Exceptional administrative and organizational skills.
• Be flexible, work under pressure and adapt to changing situations easily.
• Juggle multiple priorities, meet deadlines and exhibit sound judgment.
• Maintain accuracy with a high attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, firm personnel, clients, and third parties.
• Adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Embrace innovation and process improvement, including early adoption of new technology.

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-Time

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation + Extended Health & Dental Care
• RRSP Matching Program
• Education/tuition allowance
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Diversity and Inclusion Centric Culture
• A Culture of Wellness: Cassels recognizes the importance of wellness and provides a comprehensive program that addresses the mental and physical well-being of our employees by providing resources, services, training and support on an ongoing basis.
• A fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year.
• A business casual dress code (client/day specific)
• Employee referral bonus.
• A hybrid work environment

Cassels is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and an accessible environment. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and we will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests.