Career Opportunities

Client Relations & Marketing Assistant

Toronto
Permanent Full-Time

Overview

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firms, has an opening for a Client Relations & Marketing Assistant to join our Toronto office. The Client Relations and Marketing Assistant plays a pivotal role in supporting the Client Relations & Marketing Leadership Team by providing high-level administrative and operational support.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong judgment, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and discretion.

  • Responsibilities

    Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

    • Draft, format, and distribute internal and external correspondence and communications
    • Support onboarding and training coordination for new hires and team members
    • Maintain and update contacts in the Firm’s contact management system (InterAction).
    • Support marketing and business development initiatives through data management and coordination
    • Coordinate and schedule virtual and in-person meetings
    • Prepare agendas, compile materials, and record/distribute meeting minutes, as required
    • Manage meeting and event logistics, including boardroom bookings, catering, and event coordination
    • Prepare and submit expense reports and reconcile departmental expenses and invoices while maintaining accurate records
    • Assist with document preparation, editing, and proofreading (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), ensuring compliance with Firm brand and style guidelines
    • Conduct research and compile data to support reports and summaries
    • Provide additional administrative support and assist with internal initiatives and special projects as needed
  • Education & Experience
    • A bachelor’s degree is required for this role.
    • Minimum of 1 year of experience as an administrative or marketing assistant.
    • Experience in a professional services firm supporting senior executives is considered an asset.
  • Skills & Abilities
    • Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proactive, professional approach.
    • Client-service oriented with the ability to build trusted relationships with senior leadership.
    • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
    • Flexibility to work beyond normal business hours when required to meet deadlines.
  • Compensation

    The anticipated annual salary for the Client Relations & Marketing Assistant position is $60,000 - $70,000. Salary levels will be determined commensurate with internal equity, market equity and experience.

  • Other Relevant Application Information

    Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment 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 applications.

    • About Blakes

    At 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.

    How to Apply

    To apply for this position, please submit your application and include your cover letter and résumé directly to our application portal.

    Blakes wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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