Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago

Québec, Canada KPMG-Canada Full time

**Overview**

At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

KPMG Law LLP is a national law firm with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary and Montreal. Our assistants work closely with the lawyers to provide a superior client experience. KPMG Law LLP is affiliated with the professional services firm of KPMG LLP.

**The Opportunity**:
To learn more about KPMG Law LLP visit our website here.

**What you will do
- Process, edit, and proof-read a range of legal documents in MS Word and MS Excel, including complex legal agreements and jargon, presentations, and correspondence
- Generate comparison versions of legal documents using Track Changes
- Compare, and maintain version control
- Attending to electronic filing of corporate-related legal documents with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec and other government registries
- Support legal team with administrative client queries
- Support legal team with legal processes and related filings with relevant government authorities
- Organization of meetings, including booking space, meeting invitations in MS Outlook and Teams, etc.
- Help keep track of important filing deadlines
- Prepare, submit and track legal counsel's time and expense reports
- Administer billings, including drafting and issuing bills, for lawyers
- Administer the processing of invoices directed to legal counsel
- Support client onboarding and risk clearance process for lawyers
- Attend to travel arrangements for legal counsel
- Proficiency in spoken and written French and English

**What you bring to the role
- College Certificate or Diploma, or equivalent combination of experience.
- A minimum of three (3) years' experience as a Legal Assistant.
- Working experience in the area of Financial Services and/or corporate is considered an asset.
- Experience with supporting corporate transactions is considered an asset.
- Strong document processing skills are required (e.g., formatting and revising in Microsoft Office and Adobe, converting styles, cross-referencing, etc.);
- Excellent organizational/follow up skills; attention to detail, proofreading and accuracy are required.
- A positive and enthusiastic and teamwork approach to day-to-day workflow is considered an asset.
- Advanced computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and client service skills

**Keys to your success**:
KPMG individuals
**Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust **and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business.

**Providing you with the support you need to be at your best**

For more information about KPMG in Canada's Benefits and well-being, click here.

**Our Values, The KPMG Way**

**Integrity **, we do what is right |
**Excellence **, we never stop learning and improving |
**Courage **, we think and act boldly |
**Together **, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences |
**For Better **, we do what matters

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