Legal Assistant (12 Month Contract)

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

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.

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to a team of lawyers
• Edit, format, and proofread legal documents, presentations, and correspondence using Microsoft Word
• Create comparison versions of legal documents using Track Changes and Litera, 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

• At least two years of experience in a legal assistant role
• Strong attention to detail with proven proofreading and document accuracy skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook
• Experience with document management systems, such as NetDocuments, considered an asset
• 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

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

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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.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.