Junior Insolvency Lawyer

Devry Smith Frank LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm is seeking a Junior Insolvency Lawyer to join their team. This role involves representing clients in debt collection and managing bankruptcy matters. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in insolvency law, excellent advocacy skills, and the ability to build strong client relationships. You will work in a supportive environment with full technical and administrative support, handling complex cases in a collaborative setting. If you're looking for a challenging role in a dynamic legal practice, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Full technical support

Administrative support

Peer support

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in insolvency law and debt collection.
• Excellent advocacy and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in debt collection matters.
• Manage all aspects of bankruptcy matters from filing to discharge.
• Assist with receiverships and insolvency matters.

Skills

Insolvency Law

Debt Collection

Commercial Litigation

Advocacy Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

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Devry Smith Frank LLP is an established, full-service law firm with over 60 lawyers. The firm has a broad-based practice which includes bankruptcy/insolvency, business law, commercial lending, commercial litigation, commercial and residential real estate, condominium law, employment and labour law, family law, immigration law, planning and development law, personal injury and wills and estates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in both secured and unsecured debt collection matters.
• Provide advice / vetting security interests.
• Assist with receiverships and insolvency matters.
• Manage all aspects of bankruptcy matters from filing through discharge.
• There may be opportunities to represent clients in all manner of commercial litigation, including breach of contract, commercial lease enforcement, employment, injunctions, shareholder disputes, real estate and construction lien matters. This would include having carriage of commercial litigation files, including drafting, conducting examinations, arguing motions, participating in dispute resolution, and appearing at trial.

Key Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in insolvency law and debt collection. Commercial litigation experience would be an asset, although it is not required.
• Excellent advocacy skills, including drafting, conducting examinations, and appearing in court on contested matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building strong client relationships.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

This position requires in-office attendance of at least 4 days per week.

We offer an attractive remuneration package, an automated office with full technical, administrative and peer support and an opportunity to work on complex and challenging work.

To apply, please email your resume to [e-mail]. Please quote “Junior Insolvency Lawyer” in the e-mail subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Devry Smith Frank LLP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and preserving an accessible, supportive and inclusive environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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