- 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
- Three 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 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
- Detailed
- Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- We pride ourselves on being a mid-sized firm with a family feel
- Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer
- Mentor program
- Wellness programs
Legal Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Aird and Berlis LLP
Description
Who We Are:
Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Toronto's financial district, across from Union Station. With over lawyers, business advisors and patent agents, we serve clients across Canada and globally.
What We Believe In:
The firm is committed to ensuring that all members of the Aird & Berlis LLP community feel valued, respected and supported. We are a dedicated group of diverse individuals who care about each other, the work we produce and the client service we provide. We go to great lengths to foster a professional, supportive environment for all firm members so you can focus on the important things: client service, your career and your life.
What We Are Looking For:
Aird & Berlis LLP is looking for a legal assistant to work in our Tax Department. The successful candidate 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.
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Why You Should Apply:
Please note that we have suspended our vaccination policy at this time.
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check.