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Legal Assistant – Taxation (Contract)

Legal Assistant – Taxation (Contract)

Recrute Action • Montreal, Quebec, Canada
10 days ago
Salary
CA$65,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
Job description
Legal Assistant Taxation (Contract Position)

Take advantage of the opportunity to contribute to a well-established legal environment through a contract ending in April 2027 with the possibility of permanent employment. Enjoy a 35-hour daytime workweek a hybrid schedule with 4 days per week in the office and vacation accrued at 2 days per month. A diverse role where your administrative expertise will make a meaningful impact.

What is in it for you:

Annual salary of 65K-75K based on experience.
Fixed-term contract until April 2027 with the possibility of permanent employment.
Daytime schedule of 35 hours per week Monday to Friday.
Hybrid work arrangement with 4 days per week in the office.
Vacation accrued at a rate of 2 days per month.
Work location: Montréal Québec.

Responsibilities:

Complete tax registrations in the Province of Québec for all offices provide assistance with Canada Revenue Agency requests merger notices and manage client access to the Canada Revenue Agency and Revenu Québec online platforms.
Proofread edit and format documents including letters memoranda file notes legal opinions and procedures.
Transcribe documents from handwritten notes and telephone messages.
Compare documents using Litera Compare.
Update client lists.
Perform photocopying printing and document scanning tasks.
Communicate with other legal professionals during the absence of supervising lawyers.
Prepare presentation materials when legal professionals are speaking at conferences.
Open new files.
Follow up on internal and external calls as required.
Initiate conference calls.
Manage calendars.
Manage emails.
Search enter and update information in OnePlace.
Arrange travel vehicle hotel and restaurant reservations.
Book conference rooms for meetings videoconferences and client meetings.
Order meals beverages and other required supplies.
Prepare conflict search requests and forward them to the appropriate individuals.
Monitor daily time entries and enter or revise them in the system.
Review and validate time entries on a weekly and monthly basis.
Prepare monthly billing.
Prepare expense reports obtain the required approvals and follow up as needed.
Prepare cheque requests or trust account bank transfer requests.
Provide support to legal professionals and administrative assistants within the department or other departments as required.
Assist students and articling students as required.
Commission affidavits for lawyers and clients.
What you will need to succeed:

What you will need to succeed:

Diploma in Legal Secretarial Studies or an equivalent qualification.
3-5 years of experience in a private law firm supporting one or more legal professionals ideally including a partner.
Experience with or interest in administrative procedures involving the Canada Revenue Agency and Revenu Québec.
Ability to handle confidential information and regulatory deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word Outlook PowerPoint and Excel.
Knowledge of iManage is considered an asset.
Good knowledge of legal procedures and practices.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with office software.
Bilingual in English and French to communicate with legal professionals clients and internal and external stakeholders across Canada and internationally.
Excellent ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong teamwork skills.
Excellent attention to detail.

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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 65 - 75
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