Job Description:

Legal Assistant - Restructuring & Insolvency

London | Law Firm | Full-time, Permanent

A well-established London law firm is seeking a Restructuring & Insolvency Legal Assistant to join its busy and highly regarded restructuring and insolvency team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant with experience in insolvency, restructuring, litigation, debt recovery or wider commercial law to support fee earners on a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious matters. The successful Restructuring & Insolvency Legal Assistant will work closely with solicitors and partners, gaining exposure to complex corporate and personal insolvency matters, advisory work, court processes and client-facing legal support.

The firm advises insolvency practitioners, directors, creditors, companies and individuals across a broad range of restructuring and insolvency issues. The team is looking for a proactive, organised and detail-focused Legal Assistant who is confident handling legal administration, preparing documents and supporting fee earners in a fast-paced professional environment.

• Preparing, formatting and proofreading legal documents, correspondence and court bundles
• Assisting with insolvency procedures, including administrations, liquidations, bankruptcies and winding-up petitions
• Opening and closing files, maintaining accurate records and managing client documentation
• Liaising with clients, courts, counsel, insolvency practitioners and third parties
• Supporting fee earners with legal research, document review and case preparation
• Managing diaries, deadlines, hearings and key dates
• Assisting with billing, time recording and general matter administration
• Ensuring compliance procedures, AML checks and file management processes are followed accurately

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal or Legal Secretary within a law firm
• Exposure to restructuring, insolvency, litigation, commercial disputes or debt recovery
• Strong document production and administrative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confidence dealing with clients and professional contacts
• The ability to manage deadlines and prioritise a busy workload
• A professional, proactive and team-focused approach

This London law firm offers a supportive and professional working environment, with the chance to build specialist experience within a respected restructuring and insolvency team. The successful Legal Assistant will benefit from strong supervision, high-quality work and the opportunity to develop their legal career within a busy commercial practice.

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Full-time, permanent role
• London-based office
• High-quality restructuring and insolvency work
• Supportive team environment
• Excellent opportunity for career development
• Exposure to experienced solicitors, partners and specialist insolvency professionals

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Restructuring & Insolvency Legal Assistant looking to develop their career within a respected London law firm.

For more information, please apply or contact Paige Dent for a confidential discussion.