Legal Assistant - Restructuring & Insolvency

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. The Role 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 The Restructuring & Insolvency Legal Assistant 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 The Firm 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. Salary & Benefits 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 Apply 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