Litigation Legal Assistant - Tax
 
Do you particularly like working with legal procedures and being involved in major cases?
 
We are offering a position at a law firm with prestigious offices in downtown Montreal. You will work with an experienced partner known for his expertise in tax litigation and who appears before various courts, including the Tax Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal, and the Quebec Court of Appeal.
 
Whether it’s the audit process, negotiating settlements with the provincial and federal tax authorities, and representation before the competent courts, here’s a great opportunity to reach out to all aspects of tax litigation!
 
YOUR ROLE:
 
As a Litigation Legal Assistant, you will work alongside this partner, who specializes in tax law.
 
Among your responsibilities, your tasks will include:

• Draft and prepare various legal documents related to tax law: legal procedures, forms, memos;
• Prepare clients files (exhibits, correspondence);
• Prepare legal procedures for service, notifications and filings;
• Communicate with clients and other stakeholders on file and follow up as required;
• Revise documents and correspondence to verify compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage;
• Manage the lawyer’s agenda, calculate and ensure registration of deadlines and follow up on them.

 
SKILLS REQUIRED:

• DVS in legal secretarial studies with legal specialization or DCS in Paralegal Technology or any other relevant education;
• Experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant;
• Perfect handle of French and English required, spoken and written;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Organizational skills, ability to manage multiple files at once and autonomy;
• Thoroughness, attention to detail and team spirit.

 
INTERESTED IN THIS CHALLENGE?  We look forward to meeting you!
 
Please send your resume as soon as possible to [email protected], quoting job number: 26-0213P.    
 
We thank all candidates for their interest in this position.  However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
We recognize the value of diversity and subscribe to the principles of equality in employment.
 
Professional coaching services are available at extra cost.
 
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