Legal Assistant (24 Month Contract)

Vancouver, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 22, 2026
1 position

$47,000–$66,000 / year

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Employment type: Temporary
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Apply by: Oct 21, 2027
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Provide administrative and document support to lawyers, including preparing, editing, proofreading, comparing, and filing legal documents for courts, tribunals, clients, and trials. Coordinate meetings, track time and expenses, support invoice processing and client onboarding, and assist with general office administration.

Job details

Overview 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. What you will do 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 What you bring to the role 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 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 KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information The expected base salary range for this position is $47,000 to $66,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program. 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 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants need at least two years of experience in a legal assistant role, experience filing documents with provincial courts, and familiarity with federal courts. They should have strong proofreading, organizational, communication, and deadline-management skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and experience with document management systems such as NetDocuments is an asset.