Legal Administrative Assistant - Restructuring & Insolvency

Gowling WLG • Vancouver, BC

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Gowling WLG's Restructuring, Insolvency, and Advisory Group provides strategic legal solutions across the full spectrum of financial situations, from early stage operational restructuring and informal workouts, to formal proceedings under Canada’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) and Companies Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) to liquidation and receivership. We act on insolvency matters across various industries, including real estate, construction, transportation, technology, agriculture, retail, oil & gas, medical, and dental. We are looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant with strong litigation experience, excellent attention to detail, and a genuine interest in insolvency and restructuring to join our team.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner.
• Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Strong written, oral and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma from a recognized college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and expediting the flow of work through the professional's practice, initiating any follow-up action as appropriate.
• Accurately preparing legal documents and correspondence with minimal direction.
• Transcribing and typing legal documents and correspondence.
• Liaising between the legal professionals and various internal and external individuals and clients.
• Forward or respond to routine correspondence not requiring the professional’s attention.
• Working proactively in the day-to-day support of the professional's practice.
• Using initiative and good judgment to relieve the professional of administrative detail.
• Managing the professional’s calendar.
• Coordinate administrative tasks e.g., accounting, opening and closing files, billing, etc.
• Any other duties as required.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance
• Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one!
• 15+ vacation days and hybrid work flexibility
• Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders
• Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture
• Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees