Practice Assistant, Tax

3 months ago


Toronto, Canada Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Full time

We are BLG: Canada’s Law Firm. Our culture is one of vigilance and curiosity, Firm-wide collaboration, unfailing mutual respect and dedication. We pride ourselves on having standout talent and delivering an exceptional client experience.

We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development. Learn more about us at


Purpose of the Role

You will be a key member of a dynamic 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 Tax Law 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

Right from the start you will:

- Be the principle 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 Tax Law 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

What you will bring to this role:

- A College Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a legal assistant, demonstrating experience with supporting multiple lawyers in a diverse area 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



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