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About the Role

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Toronto team to provide legal administrative support in the area of Restructuring and Insolvency Law. This is a newly created role and does not replace an existing position.

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.

Requirements

• Completion of a Legal Assistant Certificate, or Diploma from a Community College, or equivalent.
• A minimum of three years’ experience as a Legal Assistant in a fast-paced environment.
• 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.

Skills

• Experience with basic commercial transactions.
• Knowledge of commercial list procedures.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Desire to develop valuable skills as an Restructuring and Insolvency assistant.
• 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.

Location

• Toronto

Work Type

• Flexible working options

Experience Level

• 3+ years experience

Education Level

• Legal Assistant Certificate
• Diploma from a Community College

Salary/Compensations

• $70,550 - $75,000

Benefits

• 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
• 10 Personal Days
• Maternity Leave Top-up
• Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan
• An individual TFSA with low fund management fees and competitive investment options
• A wellness spending account
• Professional Development opportunities
• Employee appreciation events
• Charitable giving programs

About the Company

• 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.