Tax Litigation Law Clerk / Paralegal

Counter Tax Litigators; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A tax litigation law firm in Toronto is looking for a dedicated legal professional to manage evidence, engage with stakeholders, and ensure smooth legal operations. The ideal candidate should be a graduate from a recognized law clerk or paralegal program and proficient in English. This role emphasizes in-person collaboration. The firm promotes a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in common software applications and adaptability to new software.
• English Proficiency: C1 or Higher.
• Ontario resident eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Play a pivotal role in shaping case outcomes by capturing and organizing evidence.
• Act as a bridge between the team and key partners like clients and the CRA.
• Organize critical meetings and discovery sessions to support legal strategies.
• Work closely with lawyers to ensure smooth progression of projects.
• Write letters and submissions that convey our positions clearly.

Skills

Strategic evidence management

Stakeholder engagement

Effective communication

Adaptability to change

Education

Graduate from a recognized Canadian law clerk or paralegal program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Our Qualities

Our firm is dedicated to delivering superior tax litigation results and experiences. Also, we aim to enhance the Canadian tax dispute system, making it more efficient, fair, and beneficial for all stakeholders.

We focus on three key qualities in every candidate for every role.

We look for people :

• who will thrive in our culture, which values eagerness for collaboration, commitment to personal responsibility, and an unquenchable thirst for continuous learning and improvement;
• who feel inspired to deliver truly superior client outcomes and experiences; and
• who want to contribute to our law firm’s greater purpose—improving Canada’s tax and litigation systems, a mission we advance through our ‘1% for Good’ initiative.

Your Qualities

You default to a positive attitude, most of the time. You see a “desired future state”, and you’re determined to reach it. Constant learning excites you. Clear, straightforward communication matters to you; you actively share your thoughts and listen intently, knowing the importance of both. You welcome honest feedback and view challenges as chances to improve.

Adapting energizes you. Given the complexities of tax litigation and our goal to achieve outstanding results, you thrive on change. The thought of doing things differently as we raise the bar keeps you engaged; a monotonous job doesn’t appeal to you.

You balance a strong personal accountability with a commitment to our collective success. You value the autonomy to excel on your own and the strength we harness as a team. You’re ready to push boundaries, both yours and the team’s, embracing the challenges of striving for excellence.

Accountabilities

Strategically Managing Evidence : Play a pivotal role in shaping case outcomes by meticulously capturing and organizing crucial evidence, ensuring we have the foundation to build compelling arguments.

Engaging with Key Stakeholders : Act as the essential bridge between our team and key partners such as clients, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and the Department of Justice, facilitating smooth communication and collaboration.

Coordinating Discovery and Meetings : Organize critical meetings and discovery sessions, laying the groundwork for successful legal strategies and ensuring seamless execution.

Supporting Legal Excellence : Work closely with our lawyers to guarantee that every litigation step and project progresses smoothly and adheres to strict timelines, contributing directly to our high standards of legal service.

Crafting Persuasive Communications : Utilize your expertise to write letters and submissions that clearly convey our positions and persuade stakeholders, amplifying our voice in important discussions.

Qualification

• Graduate from a recognized Canadian law clerk or paralegal program.
• Proficiency in common software applications (e.g., Word, Excel) and adaptability to new software
• English Proficiency : C1 or Higher
• Ontario resident who possesses eligibility to work in Canada.

Note : This role is an office-first role. Our ‘Office-First Hybrid’ approach highlights our current emphasis on in-person collaboration, especially during the first year. At this stage, we believe this strategy enables us to pursue our mission more effectively, which remains our top priority.