KPMG Canada · 21 hours ago
Bilingual (French and English) Paralegal, Quality and Risk Management
London, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$55K/yr - $82K/yr
5+ years expKPMG Canada is seeking an experienced Bilingual Paralegal to join their Quality and Risk Management team. The role involves supporting the Senior Legal Advisor on various projects related to legal ethics and risk management, while also coordinating multiple matters and ensuring compliance with legal regulations.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Supporting the Senior Legal Advisor, Ethics and Risk Management on a number of projects related to the rules which regulate the legal profession and law firms across Canada, including on areas related to ethics, conflicts of interest, joint retainers, privilege, ethical dividers, contingency fee agreements, professionalism, privilege, trust accounts, client identification and verification, risk management, practice management, and related topics
Updating and reviewing practice management resources and risk management policies
Collaborating with the team of conflict resolvers to support the day-to-day operation of the firm’s conflict of interest process and ethical dividers
Working on the conflicts and compliance processes related to lawyer onboarding and offboarding
Preparing and delivering presentations on risk management and law society regulatory issues
Reviewing law society professionalism and practice management resources
Researching and drafting memos on areas related to ethics and risk management
Qualification
Required
Certificate in Law or Paralegal Diploma combined with experience as a paralegal
A minimum of five (5) years' experience as a Paralegal
Strong bilingual (French and English) communication skills, both written and verbal, are required
Advanced computer skills are required
Excellent organizational/follow up skills; attention to detail, proofreading and accuracy are required
Excellent time management skills; ability to effectively manage conflicting requirements and priorities
Demonstrated ability to handle privileged and confidential information with sensitivity and discretion
Ability to work well both autonomously and as part of a team
Self-motivated to achieve high standards in all aspects of work
Strong interpersonal and client service skills
Preferred
A positive, enthusiastic, and teamwork approach to day-to-day workflow is considered an asset
Benefits
May be eligible for bonus awards
Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program
Company
KPMG Canada
KPMG LLP is the Canadian member firm of KPMG International.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Samir Kabbani
Partner
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