Legal Assistant - Bankruptcy & Insolvency

Who We Are:

Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Toronto’s and Vancouver’s 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 exciting opportunity is strongly suited for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. This position will work closely with their principals to meet our clients’ needs. The successful candidate will manage the daily operation of three legal practices with a primary focus in Bankruptcy & Insolvency and a secondary focus in Commercial Litigation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operation of legal professionals with a primary focus in Bankruptcy & Insolvency and a secondary focus in Commercial Litigation
• Manage calendar and arrange meetings
• File emails and assist with internal document management
• Book Court appearances and managing Court service/filing deadlines
• Liaise with process servers
• Liaise with mailroom
• Prepare, edit and complete all necessary correspondence and documentation including Demand letters, Service letter and emails with respect to Court materials, correspondence to Courts and parties in legal proceedings, Notices under the Personal Property Security Act
• Assist with the finalization of various litigation documents for the Commercial Courts including but not limited to: application/motion records, pleadings, notices, affidavits, affidavits of documents and bills of costs
• Upload and hyperlink Court materials on Case Center
• Assist with duties related to accounting, budgets, posting dockets and issuing invoices
• Take initiative to appropriately maintain file organization for assigned lawyers
• Produce the highest quality of work
• Handle daily administrative details
• Accountable for all work assigned
• Take Initiative
• Confidential

Requirements:

• Minimum of two years’ previous experience as a Legal Assistant in Litigation
• Successful completion of a related post-secondary 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 filing/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
• Attention to detail
• Good judgement and decision making
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Communication 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 mid-sized firm with a family feel
• Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer
• Mentor program
• Wellness programs

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.