Legal Assistant - Tax

at  Aird Berlis LLP

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 220 lawyers, business advisors and patent agents, we serve clients across Canada and globally.

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.

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

SKILLS:

• 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
• Detailed

• 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