Our Client
Our client is a boutique tax litigation firm located in midtown Toronto. They maintain an office-first culture and value candidates who can reliably be on-site, especially during the initial training period. The team is collaborative and fast-moving, with legal assistants providing support to multiple lawyers as needed. No prior tax law experience is required - strong core skills and the right mindset matter most. The firm values adaptability, professionalism, attention to detail, and comfort with technology. They offer competitive compensation and flexibility in title and benefits for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and file court submissions
- Communicate with the Canada Revenue Agency on behalf of clients
- Draft, proofread, and format legal documents
- Support multiple lawyers on an as-needed basis (no exclusive pairing)
- Manage files and case information
- Handle document organization, PDF preparation, and administrative tasks
- Use AI-assisted legal tools to support drafting and communication
- Adapt quickly to small process changes and evolving workflows
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail
- Self-starter mindset with high adaptability
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Comfort with technology and new software
- Professionalism, maturity, and reliability
- Confidence speaking on the phone, including with the CRA
- No tax law experience required
- Litigation or legal office experience is an asset but not mandatory
- Open to candidates at both junior and senior levels - mindset matters more than years of experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Word with Styles)
- Competence in handling PDFs
- General comfort with AI tools is beneficial
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