Legal Assistant - Restructuring and Insolvency

Miller Thomson LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Care

Employee Assistance Program

3+ Weeks Vacation + 10 Personal Days

Flexible working options

Maternity Leave Top-up

Group RRSP / TFSA options

Job summary

Miller Thomson LLP seeks a Legal Assistant to support the Restructuring and Insolvency practice in our Toronto team. You will provide legal administrative support, manage filings, and assist with court documents for commercial list matters.

The role requires familiarity with commercial transactions, strong organization, and attention to detail, with prior experience in restructuring and insolvency considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Legal Assistant Certificate, or Diploma from a Community College, or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant in a fast paced environment; restructuring and insolvency experience is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of commercial list procedures is an asset.
• Excellent proofreading skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication, ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.

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, conflict checks, expense requisitions, e-filing and hard copy filing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Adaptability

Time management

Excellent communication

Legal terminology

Education

Legal Assistant Certificate

Tools

MS Outlook

Job description

Legal Assistant - Restructuring and Insolvency

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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.

We are seeking aLegal Assistantto join our Toronto team to provide legal administrative support in the area ofRestructuring 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.

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.