Legal Assistant – Tax Litigation & Dispute Resolution

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. We are currently searching for an experienced Legal Assistant to support our Tax Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. The successful candidate will form part of a team that values all roles and expertise that each team member brings. The successful candidate will be an incredibly organized individual who takes pride in their work and makes sure that tasks are completed with attention to detail and efficiency. They enjoy both executing tasks independently and working in a team environment. What you will do Organize and maintain active files Close files in accordance with firm policies Draft standard documents, including cover letters and affidavits of service Edit, proof-read, and format a range of documents in MS Word and Adobe File and serve documents electronically Prepare final documents for client submissions and court proceedings in both hard copy and electronic format, including photocopying, printing, binding, hyperlinking, and bookmarking Schedule meetings and examinations and completing related logistics, such as booking boardrooms Diarize court and other deadlines Manage fax and mail communications, including sending, receiving, scanning, tracking, and distribution to team members Send and receive documents to clients, courts, and counsel using share file platforms Liaise with third party vendors to manage external jobs, such as copying and print jobs, including drafting instructions, accepting deliveries of completed work, and reviewing for quality assurance Other duties to support the group as assigned What you bring to the role A successful candidate will possess the following skills and behaviours: Education/experience as a legal assistant or similar role in a litigation law firm or similar environment, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience Proficient in standard office software such as MS Word, Outlook, and Adobe Interest in the creation and implementation of processes and procedures Exercises initiative and judgment and high degree of autonomy Highly organized and able to prioritize and multi-task 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 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. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here. For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at [email protected]. If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.