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 Restructuring & Insolvency practice group in the Calgary office. The Assistant is responsible for providing high-level administrative and legal support to lawyers and senior staff by managing documentation, client communication and file organization with precision and professionalism. The Assistant ensures efficient workflow, maintains compliance with firm and legal standards and contributes to the success of client service delivery.

Managing lawyers' email inboxes and calendars by scheduling appointments, court hearings, coordinating conference calls, monitoring correspondence, drafting or responding to emails as appropriate, and ensuring accurate electronic filing of emails. Communicating with local and national team members to manage filing deadlines in accordance with the Court of King's Bench Practice Notes and Alberta Rules of Court. Drafting, editing and preparing legal documents, correspondences and court forms with accuracy.

Scheduling hearings and coordinating complex electronic court filings, including the preparation, submission, tracking, and administration of application materials through the Court of King's Bench of Alberta Digital Filing and Court Case Management systems. Attending to service of application materials to large service lists utilizing various methods of service.

Coordinating

Alberta filings with national team members, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Managing application and supporting materials, ensuring documents are accurately organized, indexed, and readily accessible for court hearings and applications. Maintaining both physical and electronic filing systems, in compliance with firm standards and record-keeping protocols.

Reviewing and finalizing prebills and accounts, monitoring fee estimates/budgets, quarterly reporting, maintaining outside counsel guidelines,



and assisting with Accounts Receivable reporting and follow up. Opening new matters in the Business Intake system, including preparing zero rate forms and drafting retainer letters, ensuring all intake documentation is complete. Preparing and revising PowerPoint presentations, ensuring content is professionally formatted and aligned with requirements.

Coordinating travel arrangements, including booking flights, car rentals, hotels and conference registrations. Entering and monitoring lawyers' Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, ensuring accurate records are maintained to support compliance with regulatory and professional requirements.

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Assistant or paralegal diploma/certificate from a recognized institution. Minimum of 10-15 years of experience supporting legal professionals, including substantial experience in a fast-paced litigation workplace managing complex files, competing priorities, and critical deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CMS, InterAction and Intapp.

Applies discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information, balancing client service with firm policies. Uses practical problem-solving skills to navigate unexpected challenges with client requests or administrative workflows. 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. At Blakes, we care about our people. 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.

📌 Law Clerk / Paralegal - Legal and Compliance (Calgary)
🏢 Blake, Cassels u0026 Graydon
📍 Calgary