You will be a key member of a energetic and innovative group of lawyers, paraprofessionals, and legal support staff, providing the highest level of service to our clients. You will have the opportunity to cultivate your skills as part of our successful national Corporate & Capital Markets ("CCM") team within Canada’s premier full-service law firm.

Right from the start, you will have access to exceptional opportunities, working with a supportive team focused on providing you with meaningful opportunities to tailor your career path to reach your full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Be the principal point of contact for assigned lawyers, assuming overall accountability for work requested by the lawyer involving key members of the legal support team, such as Law Clerks, Document Specialists, Administrative Assistants and members of the Business Services team

Actively participate as a contributing member of the legal team to manage legal matters and provide excellent client service

Provide dedicated support and proactively and efficiently organize the flow of work for specific lawyers in the CCM practice

Coordinate the scheduling of important dates including client meetings, court deadlines, conferences, and lawyer and legal team meetings

Manage communications, prepare correspondence, and liaise with multiple key stakeholders related to ongoing matters





Support and coordinate commercial management activities such as matter intake, billing and collections

Provide day to day support as required to meet the needs of our lawyers and clients

A College Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma

Experience as a legal assistant supporting multiple busy lawyers in diverse areas of corporate law

High proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and document management systems

Sound knowledge of matter management, including intake and complex client billing

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Professionalism and initiative

Strong organizational and time management skills

Collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence are paramount.

Strong work ethic and a desire for continuous improvement

What does BLG have to offer you?

A hybrid working environment with technology reimbursements to support digital working

Access to a mentoring program specifically for your career path

Access to training and continued education opportunities

Exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs

A competitive compensation and benefits package, including a day off to volunteer and access to wellness platforms and programs

The expected salary range for this position is $55,000 - $75,000, depending on level of experience, region/location, and other factors.

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📌 Practice Assistant, Securities & Capital Markets (Ontario)
🏢 Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)
📍 Ontario