Law Clerk, Tax Litigation

Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm. Our firm’s 900+ lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Tsuut’ina, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London and Johannesburg.

We provide strategic and thoughtful advice in all areas of business law to our broad range of clients including close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals.

We are a high-achieving, professional, entrepreneurial, team-oriented, and friendly place to work. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and offer a welcoming environment for all people.

While we are here to service our clients and are a deadline-driven industry, we look to be innovative, and there are opportunities to participate in initiatives which make a difference in our firm and community.

Achieve excellence doing work that’s challenging and rewarding, with people you’ll like working with, in an environment that’s welcoming, supportive, entrepreneurial and innovative, where you’re a valued contributor, not just an employee.

For additional information about the firm or this position, please visit our website at www.fasken.com.

Law Clerk - Tax Litigation

This position will primarily assist the Tax practice, with a focus on Federal Tax Court practices, tax disputes and tax planning practices including procedural tasks that facilitate the provision of tax legal advice by our Fasken lawyers.

Some IP Litigation work in the Federal Court may be required. All tasks performed are time-sensitive and require specialized knowledge of tax forms and admin / court processes as well as IP litigation processes and procedures.

At Fasken, success means :

• Having a strong client service approach you’re ready, willing, and able to put our clients first and exceed their expectations
• Caring about one another you possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build harmonious working relationships within your immediate team, across other departments in the firm, and the community
• Working collaboratively you’re a self starter who values working in a collaborative team based environment
• Possessing exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff and third parties
• Approaching your work with agility and the willingness to learn and utilize new technology
• Being adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while being organized and maintaining accuracy with a high attention to detail
• Demonstrating strong research, investigative and problem solving skills with the ability to exercise judgement to resolve issues
• Treating sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and diplomacy at all times

Primary Responsibilities

• Preparation and filing of authorization forms
• Preparation and filing of waivers
• Preparation and filing of election forms
• Requests for information (ATIP, FOI)
• Preparation of affidavits
• Query responses, motions, applications and disclosures
• Draft routine correspondence, memoranda and reports
• Assist in the preparation of originating applications, pleadings, motion records, etc.
• Collaborate with counsel on examinations for discovery and cross-examinations on affidavits
• Prepare for and attend at examinations, hearings and / or trial when required
• Collaborate with E-Discovery professionals to ensure successful management of electronic documentary evidence for the appropriate Court process
• Document organization, database management, including searching and organization of electronic client evidence

Required Knowledge and Experience

• A College diploma in Law Clerk studies
• A minimum of five (5) years or more relevant work experience
• Significant knowledge of relevant work place legislation
• Strong knowledge of Federal Tax Court practice, Federal Court practice and Ontario Court practice for select tax matters
• Knowledge of Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure is required
• Member in good standing with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario is required
• Knowledge of electronic evidence best practices is required
• Familiarity corresponding with Canada Revenue Agency, Ontario Ministry of Finance, Department of Justice, Ministry of the Attorney General and the registries of the Tax Court, Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal
• Proficiency with computers and common office software, including MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Knowledge of practice technology (Relativity, ACL, InTapp, iManage) is required
• Experience providing mentoring to junior / intermediate law clerks would be an asset
• Familiarity with litigation technology tools such as Relativity and Summation would be an asset
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience is acceptable

Why Work With Us

Fasken is dedicated to rewarding your contributions and encouraging your professional development. We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Our benefits include :

• A health and wellness subsidy
• An annual education & tuition reimbursement
• Flexible medical and dental benefits (effective from day 1)
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• Personal days
• Employee & family assistance program
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions
• Monetary incentive for employee referrals
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives
• An engaging firm culture that celebrates our hardworking and dedicated people

Diversity and Inclusion

At Fasken we believe a diverse workplace is comprised of individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities.

An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. Fasken is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Accessibility and Accommodation

It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive.

Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verifications.