<p>Legal Intake Assistant - Law Firm in Vancouver</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About The Firm:</strong></p><p>Our client is a mid-size law firm with practice areas in business law, real estate law, and wills & estates law.</p><p>They are seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to join the growing team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in kickstarting their legal career, even with little to no prior experience. In addition to handling prospective client inquiries, this position will teach you the inner workings of a law firm while encouraging you to build your knowledge and experience in the legal field.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About The Role:</strong></p><ul><li>Initial Inquiries: Handling client inquiries through emails and phone calls, including recording information and concerns, informing clients of our legal fees and process, and maintaining communication throughout preliminary stages of the inquiry.</li><li>Record-Keeping: Tracking and updating information on client inquiries to ensure they are handled in a timely manner.</li><li>Drafting Administrative Documents: Assisting with the drafting of retainer agreements and invoices, per the request of lawyers, to finalize the final stages of the client inquiry process.</li><li>Front Desk and Reception Duties: Ensuring smooth office operations by managing general administrative duties, including answering and directing phone calls, relaying messages, and opening client files.</li><li>Collaboration: Working closely with the Practice Manager and senior management to improve workflows and meet client inquiry and retention goals.</li><li>Software Proficiency: Learning and utilizing general (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Suite) and industry-specific software (e.g. Soluno).</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is looking for a Manager to join their Insolvency & Restructuring team in Vancouver.</p><p> </p><p> This is more than a technical role. It is an opportunity to become a trusted advisor, a problem solver, a leader, and a key contributor within one of the most dynamic and intellectually stimulating areas of professional services.</p><p> </p><p> If you are energized by complex situations, strategic thinking, meaningful client interaction, and the opportunity to make a real impact, this could be the next step in your career.</p><p><br></p><p>The Role as a Manager in our Insolvency & Restructuring practice, no two weeks will ever look the same.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You may find yourself:</strong></p><ul><li> Advising lenders on distressed borrower situations</li><li> Helping business owners navigate financial challenges</li><li> Managing corporate bankruptcies, proposals, receiverships, and restructuring mandates</li><li> Working alongside lawyers, bankers, investors, and senior executives</li><li> Investigating financial matters and uncovering critical insights</li><li> Leading client engagements from planning through execution</li><li> Mentoring and developing the next generation of professionals</li><li> Contributing to business development and strengthening client relationships</li></ul><p> This role provides exposure to a unique combination of:</p><ul><li> Finance</li><li> Accounting</li><li> Forensic Accounting</li><li> Law</li><li> Strategy</li><li> Negotiation</li><li> Leadership</li><li> Business development</li></ul><p><strong>As Manager, you will:</strong></p><ul><li> Lead a portfolio of insolvency and restructuring engagements</li><li> Manage engagement teams and oversee file execution</li><li> Review analyses, reports, and court materials</li><li> Develop and maintain strong client and referral relationships</li><li> Work directly with lenders, legal counsel, business owners, and other stakeholders</li><li> Identify risks, opportunities, and strategic solutions in complex situations</li><li> Coach and mentor staff and senior team members</li><li> Support practice growth through business development initiatives</li><li> Contribute to the continued success and reputation of our Insolvency & Restructuring practice</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>