Legal Assistant - Business Law (Tax)

At McLeod Law, we have built a culture of collaboration and teamwork and offer a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding career for our staff. We provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential while providing a competitive compensation and benefit package.

We are a mid-sized law firm of more than 60 lawyers with legal services in over 40 different areas. For 45 years we have been in the business of helping people and take a team approach to provide the most creative, effective, and satisfying legal solutions for our clients. With an office located in the south of Calgary and one in the downtown core, we are conveniently located to serve our diverse clients across a broad range of legal services.

Legal Assistant - Business Law (Tax)

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Business Law Practice Group supporting our tax team. This role will provide high-level administrative and legal support to lawyers working on complex business law and tax matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, format, and revise correspondence, tax memoranda, and legal documents
• Assist with corporate reorganizations, tax planning files, and related documentation
• Open, maintain, and organize client files (physical and electronic)
• Coordinate client communications, meetings, and document execution
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and bring-forward systems to ensure timely completion of work
• Conduct general administrative tasks, including billing support, file closing, and document management
• Liaise with clients, accountants, and other external professionals
• Support compliance with internal processes and Law Society requirements
• Respond promptly to client needs
• Work a team environment sharing workloads and files
• File management including opening, closing and maintaining document management
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Legal Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Experience in tax is an asset
• 1+ years of experience in Business Law
• Knowledge of NetDocuments or other document managements systems is an asset
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• A high level of skill in verbal and written communication
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic and bustling practice
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like a good fit, then consider joining us by applying by email to:

Jennifer Carter-Squire

Director, Human Resources – McLeod Law LLP

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We thank all applicants for their interest in McLeod Law; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted.

McLeod Law is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.

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