Legal Administrative Assistant - Insolvency

McMillan; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Calgary is seeking an Administrative Support professional to assist the Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency group. The ideal candidate will manage correspondence, draft court documents, and provide support to ensure efficient operations. Strong organizational and communication skills are required, along with a post-secondary diploma and 2-5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Mentorship and support

Training as software evolves

Commensurate compensation

Fun work environment

Continuous learning and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in insolvency or bankruptcy matters.
• Strong understanding of litigation processes.
• Proficiency with document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil litigation support
• Draft and file court documents
• Manage team workflows and calendars

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Proactiveness

Education

Post-secondary diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Desksite

InTapp

Job description

What You’ll Do

You will be the go-to person for your team who will depend on your guidance and support to keep them organized. As their champion, you will be involved in a wide variety of administrative tasks, including, but not limited to: drafting correspondence, management and organization of documents in our document system, office and file organization, assisting with closing of transactions, requesting conflict searches, initiating file openings, conducting basic research, assisting with reviewing and releasing dockets, organizing materials, and/or presentations, filing of applications in the court filing system, correspond with court coordinators regarding scheduling of commercial matters, daily calendar and email management, complete expense reports, travel arrangements, and leveraging technology to service clients in an efficient and effective manner.

In this role, your work will have a big impact on our Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency group while working closely with the litigation team. Team members will count on you to provide civil litigation support, provide excellent customer service to clients, and oversee a high volume of collections files.

Here are a Few Ways You Will Make a Difference

• Drafting and filing court documents, including but not limited to: affidavits of service, application materials, substitutional service orders, default judgments, bills of costs, and writs of enforcement, garnishee summons
• Serving court documents in accordance with the Alberta Rules of Court
• Communicating with opposing counsel, process servers, and the Court of King’s Bench as necessary
• Commercial List coordination
• Providing timely file updates to clients and agents
• Maintaining an efficient and well-organized file management and diarization system
• Managing workflows and a shared team calendar and email
• Delegating tasks to team members and following up on outstanding tasks

What You Bring

You have established yourself as a key resource in your successful legal and/or professional services career. Your history includes a post-secondary diploma coupled with a minimum of two to five years of related insolvency and/or bankruptcy matter experience, alternatively experience in and a strong understanding of the litigation process, along with experience in transactional work. You have strong administrative, organizational and interpersonal skills. You are detail-oriented, highly proactive, possess excellent communication and written skills, able to effectively meet deadlines, able to work independently and in a team setting, and provide an exceptional level of client service. You embrace evolving technology and have strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat. Prior experience with Desksite, InTapp and 3E or similar document management, file opening software required. Prior project management and/or collections experience and knowledge of filing procedures/Court of King’s Bench procedures, the Alberta Rules of Court, Alberta Personal Property Security Act, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act.

McMillan Offers You

Growth

Mentorship and Support

Training as Software Evolves

Commensurate Compensation and Benefits Package

Fun Work Environment

Continuous Learning & Development

McMillan = You

At the heart of our commitment to being a first-mover on important issues, McMillan believes that equity, diversity and inclusion are catalysts for success. By embracing our differences, we create an inclusive culture that enriches our collective knowledge, broadens our perspectives, and propels us forward. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work, knowing it is through our individual experiences that we can all come together to truly make a positive impact in our firm, for our clients, within our communities, and beyond.

At McMillan, we know we will achieve the most success by attracting and retaining the best talent, and by representing and supporting communities from which we draw our members, the communities in which we live and work and the communities to which we provide legal services.

We are a law firm that prides itself in sustained quality and excellence in service while fostering a positive and collegial work environment which nurtures mentoring inspires enthusiasm and professional excellence. We commit to putting our best efforts forward in achieving our goals, and the goals of our clients. You can help us in that journey!

Need another reason to consider McMillan? Let’s work together to help you achieve your professional goals and career development.

Let’s get started

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