Harrison Pensa is currently recruiting for a temporary full-time Legal Assistant to join our Restructuring, Insolvency and Collection team. This departments oversees matters pertaining to creditor, receivers, and debtors in bankruptcy and insolvency, enforcement of security disputes, and assisting financial institutions with secured transactions. This role involves mainly collection of monies through litigation.
We are currently seeking a candidate who is highly organized, detail-oriented and can work within a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate and monitor to ensure accurate legal documents are prepared within timelines set by the lawyer(s) or applicable court dates;
- Perform administrative duties, including preparing/drafting correspondence, electronic and paper filing, entering dockets, preparation of accounts, photocopying, day to day scanning, faxing, arranging couriers, etc.;
- Communicating to internal and external parties regarding ongoing file management;
- Prepare pleadings, motion records, factums, affidavits, affidavit of documents, and other court documents according to instruction or precedents;
- Arrange for service and filing of court documents;
- Liaise with court staff to set motion dates, court appointments, etc.;
- Assist other lawyers and staff within the practice group when necessary;
- Other duties as required.
The successful candidate ideally has the following qualifications:
- Post-secondary Paralegal designation, Law Clerk diploma or related discipline;
- 3 to 10 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant, Law Clerk or Paralegal
- Excellent organizational, attention to detail and time-management skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work in fast paced environment, adjusts to changing priorities, and multi-tasking skills;
- Ability to work as a team player and independently;
- Efficient self- starter and quick learner;
- Courteous, client focused and professional attitude;
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills;
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and Legal Industry Software.
We offer a salary commensurate with experience and a collegial environment.
Harrison Pensa is a full-service law firm based in London, Ontario, with expertise in business law, litigation and personal legal services including family, wills and estate, and personal injury law. Personal and business clients throughout southwestern Ontario, across Canada and internationally turn to us every day for our proven skills and trusted counsel.
London, Ontario is a great place to live. Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, London has the benefit of affordable housing, easy commutes and a variety of entertainment and shopping …. all the amenities of the big city without the challenges.
We encourage all candidates with an interest in the position to apply.
To apply to this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to:
For more information about our firm, please visit our website at www.harrisonpensa.com
We encourage applications from persons with disabilities and will provide support throughout the recruitment process, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs.
While all submissions are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
All applications will be held in strictest confidence.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 14 months
Work Location: In person
