About Us 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. We encourage a corporate culture that respects and celebrates the dignity, value and diversity of all.

Our Toronto office is currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant – Intellectual Property Litigation in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department. This role will assist in providing a variety of routine legal and administrative duties to lawyers within the Intellectual Property group, including preparation of legal documents and correspondence. Preparing intellectual property documents from written, oral and taped instructions and precedents.

Preparing

Affidavits and litigation documents and scheduling court attendances. Drafting routine correspondence on behalf of lawyers, applying proofreading and editing skills to documents and correspondence. Assisting with entering dockets and preparing accounts. opening files, arranging meetings, scheduling hearing dates with government bodies and/or representatives, arranging travel and/or accommodations.

Coordinating and monitoring administrative functions to ensure completion of work accurately and within established time frames.

College

Diploma in Legal Administration. A minimum of 5 years legal assistant experience,



with a strong focus in Intellectual Property, Trademarks and Litigation. Knowledge and familiarity of Federal court procedures.

Proficient in MS Office 365 with strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint 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 priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Embrace innovation and process improvement, including early adoption of new technology.

Employment Type : Permanent, Full time, (4-days per week in office ) 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.

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