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Corporate/Insolvency Legal Assistant

Corporate/Insolvency Legal Assistant

Hays • Toronto
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Your newpany

Our client is one of Canada's premier business law firms, recognized for advising on some of the country's mostplex and high-profilemercial matters. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, sophisticated work, andmitment to professional development.Due to continued growth within a busy national practice, the firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a team of lawyers specializing in corporate restructuring, insolvency, andmercial law matters.

Your new role

Working alongside leading practitioners in a fast-paced practice, you will play a critical role in ensuring seamless file management, exceptional client service, and efficient administration ofplex legal matters.Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing calendars, meeting schedules, travel arrangements, and critical deadlines
  • Drafting, formatting, revising, and proofreading legal documents, correspondence, and transactional materials
  • Maintaining and organizing large electronic and physical files
  • Coordinating document execution, closing deliverables, and transaction records
  • Preparing court and insolvency-related filings and supporting restructuring proceedings
  • Assisting with document production, due diligence, and corporate record maintenance
  • Opening new files, conducting conflict searches, and managing file administration
  • Liaising with clients, financial institutions, insolvency professionals, opposing counsel, and court offices
  • Preparing accounts, entering dockets, and supporting billing processes
  • Managing high volumes of confidential information while maintaining exceptional attention to detail

This position offers exposure to sophisticated restructuring, insolvency, receivership, bankruptcy,mercial litigation, and corporate transactions.

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will possess:

  • 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a corporate, banking, insolvency, restructuring, ormercial law practice
  • Experience supporting Partners and senior lawyers within a high-volume environment
  • Strong document production and formatting skills, includingplex legal documents
  • Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to managepeting priorities
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel
  • Excellentmunication and client service skills
  • Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Experience with insolvency, restructuring, corporate transactions, ormercial litigation will be considered a significant asset

What you'll get in return

In return, you will join a highly respected legal team handling some of Canada's most significant corporate matters. The firm offers:

  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Generous vacation entitlement (up to 4 weeks, + 11 personal/sick days)
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Exposure to sophisticated national and international clients
  • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
  • The opportunity to work alongside some of the leading practitioners in the insolvency and restructuring space
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