Overview 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 Tax practice group in the Toronto office.
Responsibilities Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assisting in preparing documentation for court proceedings, including originating documents (e.g., notices of appeal), motions, undertaking lists, affidavits and factums, exhibits, pre-trial materials (conference briefs), and trial and appeal documents
Filing documentation with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and at various court levels, including the Tax Court of Canada, Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal
Assisting with the use of online tools to facilitate document review and production
Drafting routine correspondence to the CRA, Crown and Court
Proofreading court documents and others for formatting, spelling and grammar
Ensuring accuracy of court documents and others, and preparing revisions and blacklines as required
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
Opening and closing files
Docketing and billing
Coordinating business travel
Completing registrations for various continuing legal education or business development conferences
Submitting expenses in Chrome River
Reviewing and prioritizing correspondence and emails, including drafting responses where suitable and redirecting to the appropriate individual for response as needed
Education & Experience Legal assistant diploma or equivalent
One to five years of experience as a Tax Disputes and Litigation Assistant, or equivalent education or training




Good understanding of the Tax Court and Federal Court Rules of Procedure and associated forms
Knowledge of tax research tools (e.g., CanLII and TaxNetPro) is an asset
Skills & Abilities Ability to work well under pressure and on deadline in a high-performing environment
Strong technical skills in Microsoft applications (e.g., Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and PDF application
Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills and 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 and professional
Willing to work flexible hours, as required
Compensation The anticipated annual salary for the Tax Litigation Legal Assistant position is $65,000–$75,000. Salary levels will be determined commensurate with internal equity, market equity and experience.
Other Relevant Application Information Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants.
The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed 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.
While our experienced team will select and interview successful candidates, Blakes may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with shortlisting, screening and evaluating applications
About Blakes At Blakes, we care about our people. We are committed to providing exceptional experiences for our clients and employees. As a winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers awards, we understand the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace setting that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a firm starts with hiring top talent, retaining our people and helping them thrive.

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📌 Tax Litigation Legal Assistant (Ontario)
🏢 Blakes
📍 Ontario