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 career 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,commercial 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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