Frederick & Company Ltd. Licensed Insolvency Trustees is a boutique insolvency firm passionate about helping people through their financial difficulty. We believe in imparting knowledge and providing our clients with the information they need to take their next steps successfully. We are passionate about compassion, education and community.
The person who said “two is company, three is a crowd” hasn’t met us – we believe the more the merrier and are looking for another professional to join our team. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment who brings compassion, integrity, ingenuity, and a willing attitude to their role at work. We have a small team so it is all hands on deck to get things done with the focus on creating an amazing experience for each stakeholder we engage with.
If you are looking for your forever job or opportunities to continue to advance we can cater your role to your goals.
The position we are seeking to fill will primarily be responsible for:
- Representing our firm’s values including empathy and education as the first point of contact with our firm either over the phone (answering calls) or in person (at the office).
- Managing tight timelines for deliverables that require an attention to detail
- Managing calendars – effectively coordination and scheduling of appointments, meetings and activities
- Managing project deadlines ensuring all projects get completed on-time
- Data entry of technical and legal information requiring attention to detail
- Reviewing legal documentation for accuracy
- Maintaining and updating paperless filing
- Supporting team in preparing reports, letters and other deliverables
- Editing deliverables
- Providing general office support as required
- Client meetings
We work in a paperless office so computing skills such as fast-paced typing, swift navigating, as well as an inherent knowledge of technology is a must for getting the job done.
An interest and willingness to learn every day is a must in this role. An interest in acquiring a working knowledge of the intricacies of law (the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, other acts and case law) is of paramount importance however prior experience is not a requirement as on the job training will be provided.
You will need to be an effective communicator – someone who takes responsibility for their own experience whether it is communicating effectively with co-workers or taking charge of their own learning through questions and note-taking.
You may be the successful candidate if you:
- Enjoy a qualified work environment
- Are an effective communicator who appreciates and reciprocates open, honest, and solution-oriented communication
- Excel at written and oral communication skills - good grammar is a must
- Achieve your goals consistently and efficiently
- Are always being described as “friendly,” “organized,” “reliable,” “hardworking,” and “trustworthy”
- Want to bring accountability to work
- Are dedicated to making all interactions with our stakeholders a positive one
- Believe knowing why you are doing something helps you excel at how you do your job
- Love to make “to do” lists, prioritize, and then get things done
- Can deviate from your list regulary priorities change, chipping in to get last minute requests completed
- Work thoroughly, leaving nothing to chance
- Follow through to make sure your responsibilities are completed prior to being due
- Want to have fun while getting things done
- Have a keen eye for details
- Can analyze information quickly spotting inconsistencies when reviewing a large amount of information
- Are ready for a challenge and love problem solving
- Act proactively to anticipate needs and issues while managing the day-to-day workflow
- Follow instructions and take detailed notes so you can do it again the same way next time
- Facilitate your own learning by being curious, asking questions, taking notes, and seeking understanding of how your tasks fit into the large project or procedure
To apply for this position please send a Loom video up to 4 minutes in length explaining why you think you would be a great fit for this position along with your resume to
[email protected].
Compensation is competitive with a benefits package with an opportunity to grow.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $21.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Experience:
- administrative assistant: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
📌 Insolvency / Legal Administration (Canada)
🏢 FrederickLtd
📍 Canada