Our valued client has built a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork, offering its employees a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding work environment. The firm provides its people with the tools and opportunities they need to reach their full potential, along with a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join its Business Law Practice Group and support its tax team. The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative and legal support to lawyers working on complex business law and tax matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, format, revise, and proofread correspondence, tax memoranda, and legal documents
• Assist with corporate reorganizations, tax planning matters, and related documentation
• Open, maintain, organize, and close physical and electronic client files
• Coordinate client communications, meetings, and document execution
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and bring-forward systems to ensure the timely completion of work
• Provide billing support and assist with document and file management
• Liaise with clients, accountants, and other external professionals
• Support compliance with internal procedures and Law Society requirements
• Respond promptly and professionally to client needs
• Work collaboratively within a team environment, sharing workloads and files as required
• Perform other administrative and legal support duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Legal Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution
• At least one year of experience supporting a Business Law practice
• Previous tax experience is considered an asset
• Experience with NetDocuments or another document management system is considered an asset
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple responsibilities in a busy, dynamic practice
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, I would love to hear from you! Please submit your Resume in confidence to Shona Tischner at shona@urbanlegal.ca.

At Urban Legal Recruitment, we prioritize discretion and confidentiality. We appreciate all applicants' interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.