Legal Assistant - Toronto, Canada - KPMG-Canada

KPMG-Canada

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Overview

KPMG Law LLP's Tax Litigation & Dispute Resolution section assists companies and individuals to protect against, prepare for, and respond to challenges by the tax authorities.

KPMG Law is involved in each stage of the tax dispute - from pre-litigation to litigation in provincial and federal courts and tribunals.

**What you will do

Manage fax and mail communications, including sending, receiving, scanning, tracking, and distribution to team members
Send and receive documents to/from various parties using share file platforms
Organize, maintain, and close files in accordance with firm policies
Preparing documents in both hard copy and electronic format, including photocopying, printing, compiling, binding, hyperlinking, and bookmarking
Schedule meetings and examinations and completing related logistics, such as booking boardrooms
Edit, proofread, and format a range of documents in MS Word and Adobe
Draft standard documents, including cover letters and affidavits of service
Assist with filing and serving documents
Diarize court and other deadlines
Assist with paying invoices, processing expenses, booking travel
Other duties to support the group as assigned

**What you bring to the role

Completion of a postsecondary Legal Assistant, Law Clerk, or related course
Experience as a legal assistant or similar role in a litigation law firm or similar environment, with a minimum of 1 year experience
Proficient in standard office software such as MS Word, Outlook, and Adobe
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized and able to prioritize and problem solve
Experience with tax disputes and knowledge of the Tax Court, Federal Court, and Federal Court of Appeal is an asset but not a requirement

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