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Hybrid. 3 days a week in the midtown Toronto office.
At least 1 year experience. Will consider new graduates.
We are a Tax Law firm primarily involved in tax disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency and provincial tax authorities. We handle appeals to the Tax Court of Canada and applications and appeals to the Federal Court of Canada. We also provide tax opinion and business/corporate law services.
We are currently 3 lawyers and require a paralegal or legal assistant to help with legal AND administrative matters. Tax law is not for everyone and the ideal candidate must have an interest in learning in the area of Tax law.
You will be expected to assist lawyers with administrative matters including but not limited to intake, scheduling, managing file deadlines & tasks, as well as with legal matters.
This is an ideal position for someone seeking to learn the practice of Tax law from the bottom up.
Major Responsibilities
Administrative matters:
Including but not limited to:

• Managing client intake, scheduling and billing...
• Preparing retainers
• Preparing CRA authorizations
• Scheduling meetings
• Assisting with hiring practices
• Employee intake
• Random office management tasks

Providing support to lawyers. ASSIST WITH:

• Preparing affidavits, requests, motions
• Preparing reports, evidence, and supporting documentation
• Case law research
• Communicating with clients, parties, and tribunals & courts
• Small claims
• Maintaining CRM – update phone calls, requests, meeting notes, etc.
• Responding to federal and provincial audits on behalf of clients
• Preparing notices of objection and written representations to the Canada Revenue Agency
• Managing CRA Collections
• Preparing voluntary disclosures and taxpayer relief applications
• Corporate and business law matters...

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Interest in Tax Law
• Attention to detail and organized & punctual
• Strong research and analytical skills
• An understanding of applicable laws OR eagerness to learn same
• Strong computer and writing skills
• Effective use of Microsoft Office & Adobe
• Good communication skills in person, on phone and email
• Sense of urgency & accountability
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
• Genuine interest in successfully resolving client matters
• Easygoing personality

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year
Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON M5X1C7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5X1C7