Legal assistant Jobs in Laval, QC

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.

We are currently searching for an experienced Legal Assistant to join KPMG's Tax Lawpractice in Montreal . This role will support senior lawyers with preparation of legal documents, administration and client services responsibilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys a teamwork 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.

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
• Conducting searches with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec and other government registries
• Support legal team with administrative client queries
• 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 the processing of invoices directed to legal counsel

What you bring to the role

The position involves working primarily with English speaking clients and the incumbant must be able to communicate with the clients, both verbally and in writing, in English. They also must be able to assist with the preparation of English language documents (agreements, correspondence, etc).

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

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 the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. 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.