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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 35 hours per week
- Office presence
- 4 days per week
- Seniority
- Not Applicable
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
Job summary
Manage legal files from opening through closing, including searches, billing, diarization, payments, filings, and email correspondence. Prepare court documents and other legal materials, communicate with clients and service providers, and coordinate file progress and deadlines with lawyers.
Job details
Aplin is excited to partner with our long-standing client, a respected, full-service law firm in downtown Edmonton, to recruit a Bankruptcy & Insolvency Legal Assistant. This firm offers a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative team culture. The Opportunity The ideal candidate has 5+ years of bankruptcy and insolvency experience, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while supporting a busy partner and working collaboratively with the team. Key Responsibilities Manage files from opening to closing, including conflict checks, due diligence searches, time entry, billing, diarization, payments, document filing, and email management. Prepare legal documents from dictation and precedents, including court documents for Alberta Provincial Court and the Court of King’s Bench. Draft correspondence and communicate professionally with clients, opposing parties, process servers, and other service providers. Track file progress, coordinate next steps with lawyers, and ensure court and internal deadlines are met. Qualifications & Skills 5+ years of experience in a bankruptcy and insolvency practice. Knowledge of Alberta court procedures and litigation processes. Proven ability to prepare legal documents from dictation and precedents. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle confidential information professionally. Excellent organization, prioritization, and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and cloud-based systems; experience with Elite (3E), NetDocuments, or litigation management software is an asset. A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to teamwork and process improvement. Work Environment & Hours Hybrid work arrangement: Four days in-office and one day remote. Monday to Friday, seven-hour workday with flexible start times. Compensation & Benefits Salary commensurate with experience and abilities. 100% employer-paid health benefits, including dental coverage and critical illness insurance. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Health Spending Account. RRSP matching after one year of service. Supportive workplace culture with social and volunteer activities. At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
What you’ll do
Manage legal files from opening through closing, including searches, billing, diarization, payments, filings, and email correspondence. Prepare court documents and other legal materials, communicate with clients and service providers, and coordinate file progress and deadlines with lawyers.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of bankruptcy and insolvency practice experience, knowledge of Alberta court procedures and litigation, and the ability to prepare legal documents from dictation and precedents. Candidates should have strong communication, organization, prioritization, and time-management skills, be comfortable handling confidential information, and be proficient with Microsoft Office and cloud-based systems.
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Dental Coverage
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Spending Account
- RRSP Matching
- Social Activities
- Volunteer Activities
Listed skills
- Organization · Preferred
- Microsoft Office · Preferred
- Prioritization · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Bankruptcy And Insolvency
- Alberta Court Procedures
- Litigation Processes
- Legal Document Preparation
- Dictation
- Legal Drafting
- File Management
- Conflict Checks
- Due Diligence Searches
- Time Entry And Billing
- Diarization
- Client Communication
- Deadline Management
- Organization
- Prioritization
- Microsoft Office
Job areas
- Legal
- Administrative