Legal Assistant – Corporate Tax | Toronto ON

Payroll & Benefits Coordinator | Toronto ON; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a dedicated legal assistant for their Tax team in Toronto. This role requires managing the operations of two Partners, preparing important tax documents, and ensuring timely compliance with legal obligations. The ideal candidate should have experience in a legal environment, strong organizational skills, and be proficient in Microsoft 365. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to develop their skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Three years’ previous experience in a legal assistant role.
• Familiarity with the Tax Court of Canada is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of Partners within the Tax Department.
• Prepare and file tax agreements and documentation.
• Accurately track deadlines and handle administrative details.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Our client is looking for a legal assistant to join their Tax team. In this role you will be supporting two busy Partners with their practices, focused on tax planning & litigation. This opportunity is ideal for someone organized, who excels in a busy environment, has strong attention to detail and is excited to learn and grow. For optimal success, this role will be a minimum of three days in office with the possibility of more depending on workload.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Independently manage the daily operation of two busy Partners within the Tax Department
• Prepare, revise, format and complete large tax agreements, memos, letters and opinions
• Complete and file all necessary documents within the Canada Revenue Agency and Tax Court of Canada
• Accurately track and diarize deadlines
• Onboard clients
• Input dockets
• Complete all tasks related to billing and accounting
• Manage a high volume of email filing
• Travel arrangements
• Produce the highest quality of work
• Handle daily administrative details
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Takes initiative
• Confidential

Core Skills and Requirements:

• Three (3) year’s previous experience in a legal assistant role an asset
• Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
• Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands
• Microsoft 365 suite of applications
• Familiarity of the Tax Court of Canada would be considered an asset
• Ability to problem solve
• Good judgement and decision making
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Organized, resourceful and detailed