Legal Assistant - Restructuring & Insolvency

Norton Rose Fulbright • Toronto, ON

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to provide exceptional support to established busy legal practices in our Business Law Group in the Toronto office, specifically the Insolvency and Restructuring practice. This position will play a key role in handling administrative items and requires a highly organized and professional individual with excellent client service skills and the ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm, specifically in litigation and/or restructuring and insolvency
• Working knowledge of legal procedures, with a sound with a sound understanding of the requirements of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and Court of Appeal for Ontario
• Highly organized, detail-oriented with the ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail with the flexibility to accommodate work demands
• Demonstrates good judgment and utmost professionalism at all times and particularly when working under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable to change coupled with exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise discretion when necessary
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Nice To Haves

• Legal Administration and/or Law Clerk Diploma preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare court documents, book court appointments, examinations and client meetings
• Coordinate with court offices and court staff
• Factums/motions/applications/compendiums/briefs of authorities
• Coordinate business travel arrangements
• Assist in the preparation of presentation materials for various meetings
• Maintain and monitor Outlook calendars and incoming emails
• Organize and maintain correspondence files for key matters as required
• Take a proactive approach to urgent matters by initiating the necessary action, particularly when the lawyers are travelling or away from the office at meetings
• Draft, revise, format and edit correspondence and / or agreements
• Provide back-up coverage in the absence of other assistants
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail including courier requests
• Provide docketing support (Epoch)
• Provide billing support
• Submit expenses (Emburse Enterprise)

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Benefit premiums paid by the firm
• Telemedicine services
• Flexible health and wellness allowance that covers much more than gym memberships!
• Training and development programs based on your interests and needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree