Practice Assistant, Disputes Group (Litigation)
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Full-time
Management & Operations
Location
toronto, on, Canada
Posted
July 13, 2026
Job Description
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 within the Disputes Commercial & Construction (DCC) Law team at BLG.
Responsibilities
- Act as the principal 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 Business Services team members.
- Actively participate as a contributing member of the legal team to manage legal matters and provide excellent client service.
- Provide dedicated support and efficiently organize the flow of work for specific lawyers in the DCC Law practice.
- Coordinate the scheduling of important dates, including client meetings, court deadlines, conferences, and lawyer and legal team meetings.