Legal Assistant - Restructuring and Insolvency

As a recognized national law firm, we support, grow, and impact our communities through our work. We help entrepreneurs, companies, and professionals shape and build the Canadian economy. When you start a career with Miller Thomson, you join a firm that puts its people first. We provide the opportunity to influence the course of your career, community, and workplace with the support and backing of a national organization. While teamwork and collaboration are hallmarks of our culture, we accept and encourage individuality. You can expect a friendly, safe, and supportive environment where your colleagues will rally around to help you succeed. Find the spark that will propel your career to new heights. Apply today to join a firm that is dedicated to you. We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Toronto team to provide legal administrative support in the area of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. The successful candidate will have experience with basic commercial transactions and knowledge of commercial list procedures. While previous experience in this area would be helpful, candidates with strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and a desire to develop valuable skills as an Restructuring and Insolvency assistant are welcome to apply. Key Responsibilities: Drafting and revising legal documents and correspondence. Prepare and assist in compiling all court documents including affidavits, motion records, Facta, books of authority, etc. Schedule and confirm motions. Administrative tasks including file openings/closings, running conflict checks, expense requisitions, e-filing and hard copy filing, etc. Manage billing and accounting processes including docket entry, preparation of client accounts and invoices. Maintain and monitor lawyers' MS Outlook email accounts and calendars. Other business related duties, as assigned. What You'll Bring: Completion of a Legal Assistant Certificate, or Diploma from a Community College, or equivalent. A minimum of one 3 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant in a fast paced environment. Experience in Restructuring and Insolvency is considered an asset. Strong knowledge of commercial list procedures considered an asset. Familiarity with basic commercial transaction documents considered an asset. Meticulous attention to detail with excellent proofreading skills. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to take the initiative and work independently. Flexibility to work with changing priorities. What we offer: We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, benefits, and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance. We offer: A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks’ Vacation and 10 Personal Days; A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace; Flexible working options; Maternity Leave Top-up; A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan; An individual TFSA with low fund management fees and competitive investment options; Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family; A wellness spending account to foster employee well-being; Professional Development opportunities; Employee appreciation events; Charitable giving programs. Compensation: We offer a market-leading total rewards package with the expected range of the annual salary to be between $70,550 - 75,000. The final salary is influenced by the location of the incumbent and may fluctuate based on the qualifications, skills, and market considerations, ensuring alignment with internal and external pay equity standards. Who we are: Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada’s fastest-growing national business law firms, with ten offices across the country. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry. Miller Thomson LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This is a newly created role and does not replace an existing position. While we thank all applicants for their interest, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries individually, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies, please. Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our People and Culture department of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.

The Legal Assistant will provide administrative support by drafting legal documents, compiling court records, and managing motion scheduling. Additionally, the role involves handling billing, accounting processes, and maintaining lawyer calendars.

Candidates must possess a Legal Assistant Certificate or Diploma and at least three years of experience in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in commercial list procedures and strong attention to detail are highly valued.

• Health insurance • Dental care • Vision care • Employee assistance program • Life insurance • Short term disability insurance • Long term disability insurance • Paid vacation • Personal days • Flexible working options • Maternity leave top-up • Group retirement savings plan • Tax-free savings account • Wellness spending account • Professional development opportunities

• Communication SkillsPreferred

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• Legal drafting
• Commercial list procedures
• Court document preparation
• Affidavits
• Motion records
• Facta
• Books of authority
• Conflict checks
• E-filing
• Billing and accounting
• Docket entry
• Calendar management
• Proofreading
• Communication skills
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Influencing Skills
• Administrative Support
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Influencing Without Authority
• Organizational Skills
• Administrative Functions
• Accounting
• Billing
• Management
• Communication
• Economics
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Equities
• Optometry
• Fair And Accurate Credit Transactions Act
• Invoicing
• Microsoft Outlook
• Telephone Skills
• Restructuring (Business)
• Filing
• Legal Document Revision
• Teamwork
• Commercial Transaction
• Detail Oriented

• Legal
• Administrative
• Legal Assistant
• Paralegal / Legal Assistant
• Legal and Related Associate Professionals
• Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week