Tax Legal Assistant

Our client is a leading Canadian full-service law firm with a strong reputation for excellence and innovation. We are supporting their search for a Tax Legal Assistant to join their Toronto team.

• Prepare, edit, format, proofread, and revise a variety of legal documents, correspondence, reports, presentations, and transaction materials.
• Utilize advanced PowerPoint skills to create and revise diagrams and presentations that clearly communicate complex information.
• Manage large and complex files, including file openings, document organization, filing systems, and coordination with Records Management.
• Coordinate lawyer calendars, meetings, appointments, deadlines, travel arrangements, and expense reports.
• Coordinate client meetings and practice group events, including room bookings, catering, and audio-visual requirements.
• Support financial and administrative processes, including client matter openings, expense processing, and coordination with Finance and other internal departments.
• Provide proactive team support, including coordinating tasks with internal resource groups, assisting with competing deadlines, providing backup coverage, and handling client communications professionally and confidentially.

• The firm offers a competitive compensation package ranging between $60,000 - $80,000, a hybrid working model, a comprehensive benefits package from day one and a generous vacation allotment

• 3+ years of legal or professional services administrative experience.
• Legal Assistant diploma
• Strong knowledge of tax, business, and legal terminology.
• Excellent Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, word processing, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and time management, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to manage files independently, follow up on deadlines, anticipate support needs, and maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality.