Legal Assistant (24 Month Contract)

KPMG • Vancouver, BC

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About The Position

KPMG Law LLP is a national law firm affiliated with the professional services firm of KPMG LLP, with offices in major markets across Canada. As an integrated, multidisciplinary firm, our lawyers work closely with accountants and other professionals on complex client engagements across a broad range of legal and tax-related practice areas. As a Legal Assistant, you will provide essential document, filing, and administrative support to lawyers in a collaborative, client‑focused environment. This role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting high‑quality legal service delivery.

Requirements

• College certificate or diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least two years of experience in a legal assistant role
• Experience filing documents with provincial courts and familiarity with federal courts
• Strong attention to detail with proven proofreading and document accuracy skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a professional services or legal environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with document management systems, such as NetDocuments, considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to a team of lawyers
• Prepare legal document packages for court filings, client submissions, and trial preparation, including printing, copying, and binding
• Edit, format, and proofread legal documents, presentations, and correspondence using Microsoft Word
• Create comparison versions of legal documents using Track Changes and Workshare Compare, maintaining accurate version control
• Complete electronic filing of documents with provincial and federal courts and tribunals
• Coordinate meetings, including booking space and managing meeting invitations
• Prepare, submit, and track lawyers’ time and expense reports
• Support invoice processing and general office administration
• Support the client onboarding process, including information gathering and communicating with clients

Benefits

• bonus awards
• comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree