Legal Assistant - Tax

Who We Are

Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Toronto’s and Vancouver’s financial districts. With over 250 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 to fill and open vacancy for a legal assistant to work in our Tax Department. The successful candidate will be supporting busy Lawyers and Clerks in the Tax Group. 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.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the daily operation of busy Tax Practice supporting both Lawyers and Law Clerks.
• 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 (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
• 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