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.Primary responsibilities of the position 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 documentsFiling documentation with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and at various court levels, including the Tax Court of Canada, Federal Court and Federal Court of AppealAssisting with the use of online tools to facilitate document review and productionDrafting routine correspondence to the CRA, Crown and CourtProofreading court documents and others for formatting, spelling and grammarEnsuring accuracy of court documents and others, and preparing revisions and blacklines as requiredCoordinating meetings and events, including developing and distributing agendas, reserving meeting rooms, and preparing, compiling and distributing supporting documentsWorking with various departments (i.E., finance and marketing) as neededLiaising with clients regarding invoices, collections and preparation of WIP/AR reportsOpening and closing filesDocketing and billingCoordinating business travelCompleting registrations for various continuing legal education or business development conferencesSubmitting expenses in Chrome RiverReviewing and prioritizing correspondence and emails, including drafting responses where suitable and redirecting to the appropriate individual for response as neededQualificationsEducation & ExperienceLegal assistant diploma or equivalentOne to five years of experience as a Tax Disputes and Litigation Assistant, or equivalent education or trainingGood understanding of the Tax Court and Federal Court Rules of Procedure and associated formsKnowledge of tax research tools (e.G., CanLII and TaxNetPro)



is an assetSkills & AbilitiesAbility to work well under pressure and on deadline in a high-performing environmentStrong technical skills in Microsoft applications (e.G., Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and PDF applicationExceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent organizational and time management skills and strong attention to detailStrong searching abilities (i.E., emails, archives and document management)Ability to work independently and take initiativeExtremely motivated, eager to learn, adaptable and professionalWilling to work flexible hours, as requiredCompensationThe 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.Blakes wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Other Relevant Application InformationBlakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work setting 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. Please contact us to request accommodation.While our experienced team will select and interview successful candidates, Blakes may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with shortlisting, screening and evaluating applicationsWho We AreAt 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 environment 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.

📌 Tax Litigation Legal Assistant (Toronto)
🏢 Blake, Cassels & Graydon
📍 Toronto