Job Type:Permanent Work Model:Hybrid Reference code:129368 Primary Location:Montreal, QC All Available Locations:Montreal, QC Our Purpose At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100 Canadian:owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians. By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters. :Have many careers in one Firm. :Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well:being and connectedness. :Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching :: What will your typical day look like? The Senior Legal Assistant provides an elevated level of support according to the needs of the lawyers and legal practice. This role includes, but is not limited to, the following primary duties: :Drafting, preparing and proof:reading of correspondence, accounts, various litigation documents, and court forms; :Preparing and maintaining a bring:forward system to diarize court and court filing dates, meetings, and appointments; organization of trial documents and binders; :Represent the lawyers in a professional and confident manner, in both written and verbal communications, internally and externally; :Filtering incoming calls/mail/email and following up on various information requests, including responding to client queries and re:routing responses appropriately to ensure a high level of client service and responsiveness; :Practice administration: CAEA and File opening, managing email and calendar accounts, dockets, preparing expense reports, electronic/hard copy filing, processing client accounts, and coordinating meetings, appointments, travel arrangements, etc.; and other duties as assigned. About the team Deloitte Legal Canada LLP (DLC) is a national law firm with offices in Calgary, Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. DLC is affiliated with the professional services firm of Deloitte LLP. Our lawyers have extensive experience in the areas of tax controversy and tax litigation and in advising on the legal aspects of all tax issues and transactions. Our Tax Litigation group in Montreal is looking for a Senior Legal Assistant to assist our National leader and some of his team members. Our assistants work closely with the lawyers and each other to provide our clients with an exceptional service experience. The Senior Legal Assistant must be detail:oriented, anticipatory, organized, proactive and able to work independently in a fast:paced environment while managing confidential information. This role will provide senior:level support while working alongside the lawyers to manage their practices. Working closely with your colleagues, you will be part of a collaborative team supporting the law practice. This is a hybrid role, with some required in:office presence Enough about us, let's talk about you You are someone who has: :Minimum 3 years of work experience in a law firm in a fast:paced and deadline:driven environment; :Tax litigation experience is an asset but not a requirement; :Excellent verbal and written communication skills and exceptional commitment to client service; :Ability to deal with highly confidential information; diplomacy, conciliation and discretion are all vital in this role; :Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated a