Legal Assistant, Securities

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firms, is currently looking for a Legal Assistant to join the Securities practice group in the Toronto office.

Primary responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Reviewing and prioritizing correspondence and emails, including drafting responses where suitable and/or redirecting to the appropriate individual for response
Scheduling and making work-related travel arrangements and ensuring travel tickets, itineraries and all required meeting documents are prepared in advance
Drafting and preparing speaking engagements
Maintaining paper and e-filing systems
Managing a large volume of expenses and performing expense reconciliation
Opening and closing files
Docketing and billing
Extensively managing calendars, triaging requests, ensuring the lawyers are briefed before meetings and that their day is on track and running according to schedule
Coordinating meetings and events, including developing and distributing agendas, reserving meeting rooms, and preparing, compiling and distributing supporting documents
Working with various departments (i.e., finance and marketing), as needed
Liaising with clients regarding invoices, collections and preparation of WIP/AR reports

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

Legal Assistant diploma or equivalent
Securities experience is an asset

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to work well under pressure and on deadline in a high-performing environment
Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) is required
Exceptional (written and verbal) communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong searching abilities (i.e., emails, archives and document management)
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Extremely motivated, eager to learn, adaptable
Willing to work flexible hours, as required

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit your application along with a cover letter and résumé directly to our application portal.

Blakes wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Who We Are

At Blakes, we are all about our people. We are committed to not only providing exceptional client experiences, but also fostering an open and inclusive workplace culture for legal and administrative professionals. As a winner of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers award, as well as Greater Toronto’s Top Employers award, we know that diversity and inclusion are not simply initiatives on the perimeter of our business — they are the core of our success. We understand the importance of cultivating an environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a Firm starts with the hiring, development and retention of top talent.

Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment comprised of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures.

The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.