Legal Assistant - Financial Services (Bankruptcy and Insolvency)
Legal Assistant - Financial Services (Bankruptcy and Insolvency)
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Job Description
Who We Are:
Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Torontos and Vancouvers financial districts. With over 250 lawyers business advisors and patent agents we serve clients across Canada and globally.
What We Believe In:
The firm is committed to ensuring that all members of the Aird & Berlis LLP community feel valued respected and supported. We are a dedicated group of diverse individuals who care about each other the work we produce and the client service we provide. We go to great lengths to foster a professional supportive environment for all firm members so you can focus on the important things: client service your career and your life.
What We Are Looking For:
This position will be working closely with a group of lawyers in our Financial Services group focusing on Bankruptcy & Insolvancy. The successful candidate should have strong organizational skills and should be versed in multitasking and prioritizing work. If you are someone who has good time management skills takes initiative and is open to learning new skills this position may be a good fit for you.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the daily operation of several legal practices with a primary focus in Bankruptcy Insolvency and Corporate Commercial Litigation
- Prepare edit and complete all necessary correspondence and documentation
- Assist with the finalization of various litigation documents for Civil Commercial and Federal Court including but not limited to: motion records pleadings notices affidavits affidavits of documents and bill of costs
- Produce the highest quality of work
- Handle daily administrative details
- Manage duties related to accounting
- Accountable for all work assigned
- Arrange meetings
- Calendar management
- Take initiative
- Confidential
Requirements:
- Minimum of two years previous experience as a Legal Assistant in Litigation
- Successful completion of a related postsecondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
- Excellent knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure
- Knowledge of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies Creditors Arrangement Act would be considered an asset
- Experience submitting and formatting materials for the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) would be considered an asset
- Previous experience with ACL is considered an asset
- Handle time pressure situations and stress of multiple demands
Skills:
- Microsoft 365 suite of applications
- Ability to problem solve
- Good judgement and decision making
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Organized
- Resourceful
- Detailed
Why You Should Apply:
- Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- We pride ourselves on being a midsized firm with a family feel
- Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer
- Mentor program
- Onsite wellness
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check.
We will review applications as they are received and all applications will be kept on file. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Aird & Berlis LLP is committed to providing equal access to employment. If you require accommodation please contactand we will work with you to provide accessibility support.
Employment Type
Full-Time
