Legal Assistant – Corporate Tax | Toronto ON

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

Job summary

A tax consulting firm in Toronto is seeking a Legal Assistant to support two busy Partners in the Tax Department. This role involves managing operations, preparing tax agreements, and ensuring deadlines are met. Ideal candidates will have legal assistant experience and strong organizational skills. This position requires a minimum of three days in the office with potential for more based on workload.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Independently manage operations for two Partners in the Tax Department.
• Prepare, revise, and complete tax agreements and documents.
• Accurately track and diarize deadlines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary 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