Legal Assistant

KPMG Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant in Edmonton to provide support to lawyers. Key responsibilities include managing administrative duties, preparing legal documents, and client communication. Candidates should have a College Certificate or Diploma and a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant.
• Experience in filing in Alberta courts and federal courts is an asset.
• Valid Commissioner for Oaths.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative duties for a team of lawyers.
• Act as point of contact for clients and manage inquiries.
• Prepare legal document packages and forms for court filings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Proofreading

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Education

College Certificate or Diploma

Tools

MS Word

Job description

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. We are currently searching for an experienced Legal Assistant to support lawyers with document processing and client services responsibilities. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys a team work environment with client contact. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, strong attention to detail, and organizational skills, with a desire to work in and promote a client first focused culture.

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. To learn more about KPMG Law LLP visit our website here.

What You Will Do

• Manage administrative duties for a team of lawyers
• Scheduling meetings, booking boardrooms, and coordinating meeting invitations
• Act as point of contact for clients and managing their inquiries and attending client meetings for signing documents with legal counsel
• Opening new files and preparing engagement letters
• Prepare legal document packages and forms for court filings, client submissions, trial preparation and proceedings, including photocopying, printing and binding
• Process, edit, and proof-read a range of legal documents in MS Word, including legal agreements, presentations and correspondence
• Generate comparison versions of legal documents using Track Changes and Workshare Compare, and maintain version control
• Attending to electronic filing of legal documents
• Prepare, submit and track legal counsel’s time and expense reports
• Administer the processing of invoices
• General office support activities

What You Bring To The Role

• College Certificate or Diploma, or equivalent combination of experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant
• Experience in filing in Alberta courts (an asset) and the federal courts (an asset)
• Excellent attention to detail, proofreading and accuracy in documentation preparation
• A positive, enthusiastic team member who engages colleagues, partners and clients in a professional manner
• Advanced computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Valid Commissioner for Oaths
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to work effectively in a deadline driven environment

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

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.