Tax Law Clerk Legal Assistant
Job Description
ABOUT THE JOB
Tax Law Clerk Legal Assistant
Kick start the new year with a new job that will assist with your professional growth and set the foundation for an incredible and bright future.
Our client, one of the leading business law firms in Canada, is seeking a tax legal assistant to join their flourishing team. The key responsibilities include assistance with updating corporate legers and registers as well as general filing. The successful candidate should exhibit strong attention to details, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have excellent communication skills.
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Location: Toronto
Responsibilities include:
- Prepare corporate reorganization documents; including, agreements, resolutions and all other necessary documentation to implement corporate reorganizations
- Assist with tax driven transactions including section 85 rollover agreements, section 51 and section 86 exchange agreements, and the preparation of closing agendas in respect of transactions and all necessary documentation
- Assist with other general corporate matters, such as incorporation and organization of corporations under the Canada Business Corporations Act and the Ontario Business Corporations Act, all types of dividend resolutions, annual maintenance resolutions, share redemptions, share transfers, changes to directors and officers, general and limited partnership registrations, business name registrations and extra provincial registrations
- Prepare reporting letters and record books upon closing
- Process corporate documents utilizing Cyberbahn.
- Update Minute Books and corporate database
- Assist with Business Number and Program Accounts registrations with Canada Revenue Agency and provincial tax registrations
- Produce the highest quality of work
- Accountable for all work assigned
- Confidential
Requirements and Essential Skills:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Tax Law.
- Successful completion of a related post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
- Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
- Microsoft 365 suite of applications
- Knowledge of a corporate database and experience with CorpLink considered an asset
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to problem solve
- Good judgment and decision-making skills
How to Apply:
To apply, please forward your resume to Sabrina Ungar- Manager, Legal Support sabrina@cartelinc.com
