Tax Litigation Paralegal

Joseph Hage Aaronson & Bremen LLP is a leading dispute resolution firm based in London. The firm uniquely integrates the expertise of solicitors and barristers (including leading KCs), to provide comprehensive solutions to complex legal challenges. We combine the qualities of a traditional law firm with that of a chambers. Solicitors and barristers work closely from the beginning of every case.

We are the only law firm in the market which specialises in contentious tax. The tax litigation team is led by the renowned Graham Aaronson KC and has been ranked ‘band 1’ for tax litigation in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners since the firm’s inception. Our lawyers have experience across all the domestic courts and tribunal system, from the First-tier Tribunal to the Supreme Court.

We have built a strong reputation for work where HMRC have made allegations of fraud or abuse. In this regard, we have recently had significant successes against HMRC in a complex and high value employment taxes matter, and we are the lead and test case solicitors in the largest VAT Group Litigation that has ever taken place in the Tax Tribunal.

We are pioneers in ‘group litigation’, having been the lead and test-case solicitors in almost all corporation tax Group Litigation Orders (GLOs) (which bring together High Court claims made by more than 50 multinational corporations). These are ground-breaking claims that challenge various discriminatory elements of UK tax legislation. These matters have gone to the Supreme Court several times.

The Role

We are looking for an ambitious and driven paralegal to join our busy tax litigation practice. Previous experience working in a well-regarded tax team is preferred.

This role is suited to a candidate with a strong desire to qualify as either a solicitor or a barrister. An interest in and knowledge of commercial / chancery disputes and judicial review will also be useful as many of our cases touch on these matters.

We are looking for a self-motivated candidate with a keenness to get ‘stuck in’ and strong attention to detail. You will also need to be able to work under the pressure of deadlines and manage competing priorities and workloads.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with and learn from senior members of the team including senior partners and KCs. Previous paralegals have gone on to successfully undertake training contracts and pupillage at the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• You will work closely with associates and partners assisting in some of the most complex and high value tax litigation in the country.
• You will communicate effectively with members of the team and be proactive in helping the team to achieve results and meet important deadlines.
• You will produce consistent and accurate work demonstrating a strong attention to detail as well as appreciation of the ‘big picture’ commercial reality.
• You will assist with document management and review and will be willing to immerse yourself in voluminous and complex documentary material to master the facts of a case and assist senior members of the team. As a junior member of the team, you will also undertake general administrative duties as and when required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and desire to qualify as either a solicitor or a barrister.
• Strong academic qualifications from highly regarded universities.
• Candidates are required to have had at least 6 months to a year’s worth of practical experience working in a law firm as a paralegal or equivalent.
• Excellent attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills, and organisation skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Proactive with a hands-on attitude and an enthusiasm for engaging in a wide breadth of duties.

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