law clerk Toronto

KPMG US

Full Time Toronto 75000 - 50302 CAD ANNUAL Today

Job description

Overview:

KPMG Law LLP’s Tax Litigation & Dispute Resolution section assists companies and individuals protect against, prepare for, and respond to challenges by the tax authorities. KPMG Law is involved in each stage of the tax dispute process – from pre-litigation to litigation in provincial and federal courts and tribunals.

Job Summary

We are looking for a mid-level Paralegal/Law Clerk with experience managing teams and projects to join us. As a member of our team, you are actively involved in all stages of files. You will lead and assist with engagements and support various operational and practice management initiatives related to support staff. You will work closely with all members of our team, including partners, associates, paralegals, and administrative support to help our clients through the dispute resolution process. Your organizational skills, initiative, and strong work ethic will allow you to coordinate and meet the deadlines of multiple files.

What you will do:

File/project management, including initiating/leading meetings, identifying and executing next steps, drafting documents, tracking and initiating follow up, maintenance and organization of file (electronic and hard copy)
Drafting correspondence, lists of documents, affidavits, undertakings charts, transcript summaries, written discovery questions, and various other documents
Preparing court documents including Books of Documents, Books of Authorities, and motion materials
Preparing for meetings, discoveries, trials, and other dispute steps
Attending and assisting at meetings, discoveries, and hearings, as required
eDiscovery tasks, including maintaining document databases, assisting with document production, objective coding, and other document review
Assisting with internal operational tasks, workflows, and guidelines
Other duties, as required

What you bring to this role:

Paralegal degree/diploma, law clerk diploma or other credentials with relevant paralegal/law clerk experience
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in litigation
Management experience, including supervising and overseeing junior employees, leading files, and managing results
Comfortable managing junior and senior level employees and Partners to ensure projects and deadlines are on track
Ability to think strategically and confident using proper judgment to make sound decisions
Strong knowledge of e-Discovery software such as Relativity, Ringtail, or Summation
Proficient in standard office software such as MS Word, Outlook, and Adobe
Excellent time management skills; ability to effectively manage conflicting requirements and priorities
Strong communication, both written and verbal
Ability to work well both individually and as part of a team
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion
Self-motivated to achieve high standards in all aspects of work
Client service oriented and professional
Knowledge of the Tax Court, Federal Court, and Federal Court of Appeal is an asset but not required

Keys to your success

KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business.

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

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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.

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