Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is a leading national law firm serving the transaction, advocacy, and advisory needs of clients across Canada’s most dynamic industries. From offices in Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary, our litigators act on complex commercial disputes for multinational, national, and mid-market clients. We combine rigorous advocacy with practical judgment, inventive strategy, and an unwavering focus on achieving efficient, business-minded outcomes.

We encourage a corporate culture that respects and celebrates the dignity, value and diversity of all. Our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group is seeking a talented and highly motivated mid-level associate to join our national litigation practice. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced litigators on a broad range of complex corporate, commercial, and securities litigation disputes.

This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership of files, develop your advocacy skills, build trusted client relationships, and contribute at every stage of litigation. Managing litigation and dispute resolution matters of moderate complexity, with increasing independence and appropriate supervision. Conducting and supervising legal research and develop practical legal advice and litigation strategies that reflect each client’s objectives.

Drafting pleadings, affidavits, factums, opinions, correspondence, and other litigation materials. Analyzing evidence, assess legal and commercial risk, and identify opportunities for efficient dispute resolution. Managing deadlines, budgets, reporting obligations, and files in accordance with firm policies and professional obligations.

Using legal technology, document management systems, and litigation support tools to deliver efficient, high-quality legal services. Collaborating with partners, associates, students, law clerks,



and other professionals and staff. Delegating effectively and provide guidance, coaching, and feedback to junior team members.

Participating in client development, networking, marketing, thought leadership, and business development activities. D. and a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. ~4 – 5 years of post-call litigation experience in a private practice environment. ~ Robust understanding of Ontario court procedures, advocacy principles, and dispute resolution processes. ~ Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills, with careful attention to detail. ~ Confident oral advocacy, sound judgment, and a practical approach to problem-solving. ~ Experience supervising, mentoring, and delegating work to junior lawyers, students, and legal support personnel. ~ Comfort using legal research platforms, document management systems, and other legal technology tools. Permanent, Full-Time Competitive compensation + Extended Health & Dental Care.

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. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and individuals with intersectional identities. Accommodations for disabilities, accessibility needs, or cultural practices are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

Please contact our recruiter with any questions or accommodation needs.

📌 Litigation Legal Assistant (Toronto)
🏢 Cassels Brock u0026 Blackwell
📍 Toronto