Bankruptcy & Insolvency Legal Assistant

Aplin; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

EAP

Health Spending Account

RRSP matching

Social and volunteer activities

Job summary

Aplin, a downtown Edmonton law firm, seeks a Bankruptcy & Insolvency Legal Assistant to join a respected client. You will support a busy partner, manage files end-to-end, prepare court documents, and communicate professionally with clients and service providers.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of bankruptcy/insolvency experience, strong organization, and knowledge of Alberta court procedures. Hybrid work includes four days in-office and one day remote.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of bankruptcy and insolvency experience.
• Knowledge of Alberta court procedures and litigation processes.
• Proven ability to prepare legal documents from dictation and precedents.
• Strong written and verbal communication; confidentiality.
• Excellent organization and time-management; able to work under pressure.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Elite (3E) and NetDocuments is an asset.
• Teamwork, positive attitude, and commitment to process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage files from opening to closing, including conflict checks, due diligence searches, time entry, billing, diarization, payments, document filing, and email management.
• Prepare legal documents from dictation and precedents, including court documents for Alberta Provincial Court and the Court of King's Bench.
• Draft correspondence and communicate professionally with clients, opposing parties, process servers, and other service providers.
• Track file progress, coordinate next steps with lawyers, and ensure court and internal deadlines are met.

Skills

Bankruptcy

Insolvency

Court procedures

Draft documents

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Elite (3E)

NetDocuments

Teamwork

Tools

Elite (3E)

NetDocuments

Litigation software

Job description

Aplin is excited to partner with our long-standing client, a respected, full-service law firm in downtown Edmonton, to recruit a Bankruptcy & Insolvency Legal Assistant. This firm offers a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative team culture.

The Opportunity

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of bankruptcy and insolvency experience, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while supporting a busy partner and working collaboratively with the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage files from opening to closing, including conflict checks, due diligence searches, time entry, billing, diarization, payments, document filing, and email management.
• Prepare legal documents from dictation and precedents, including court documents for Alberta Provincial Court and the Court of King's Bench.
• Draft correspondence and communicate professionally with clients, opposing parties, process servers, and other service providers.
• Track file progress, coordinate next steps with lawyers, and ensure court and internal deadlines are met.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in a bankruptcy and insolvency practice.
• Knowledge of Alberta court procedures and litigation processes.
• Proven ability to prepare legal documents from dictation and precedents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and cloud-based systems; experience with Elite (3E), NetDocuments, or litigation management software is an asset.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to teamwork and process improvement.

Work Environment & Hours

• Hybrid work arrangement: Four days in-office and one day remote.
• Monday to Friday, seven-hour workday with flexible start times.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience and abilities.
• 100% employer-paid health benefits, including dental coverage and critical illness insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Health Spending Account.
• RRSP matching after one year of service.
• Supportive workplace culture with social and volunteer activities.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.