Legal Assistant, Tax (Litigation)

Fasken•Toronto, ON

23d•CA$55,000 - CA$75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The successful candidate will independently manage the daily activities of a team of professionals in the Tax group. They will be collaborative, professional, adaptable and positive and interested in their work. This role has a dual reporting relationship with the Lawyers in the share and the Manager, Legal Assistant Services.

Requirements

Completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
A minimum of 3+ years’ working experience as a Tax Disputes\Litigation Assistant in a law firm environment
In-depth understanding of business and legal terminology
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Experience working with Elite 3E, and iManage Work.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Canada Revenue Agency processes and court procedures (Tax Court Canada, Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal) an asset

Responsibilities

Overseeing all administrative duties such as email and calendar management, coordinating meetings, making travel arrangements, booking meeting rooms, processing incoming and outgoing mail and preparing expense reports.
Assist with File opening process and onboarding of clients and ensure administrative procedures are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Under legal professional supervision, prepare, revise, format, proofread, legal correspondence, court documents, pleadings, affidavits, motion records, factums, books of authorities, and other litigation materials
Monitor litigation deadlines, limitation periods, court dates, and bring-forward systems, providing proactive reminders and follow-up as required.
Liaise with Billing Coordinators for the monthly production of accounts
Providing administrative support to the team, as necessary
Ensuring all physical and electronic filing is organized and up to date regularly
Delegating tasks to, and coordinating with, other administrative departments
Providing backup coverage in the absence of other assistants
Other duties, as assigned.