Beginning your career with Burchell Wickwire Bryson LLP (BWB) means more than just starting a new job.

It means being part of a team that values integrity, excellence, respect, and collaboration.

Our inclusive work environment fosters a positive workplace culture where our team members feel welcomed & engaged, and can have a sense of pride in the work that they do every day.

In addition to working with an incredible team of lawyers and administrative professionals at one of Halifax's leading law firms, our team members receive a number of benefits and perks including:

• Competitive salary;
• Comprehensive group benefit plans;
• Group retirement plan with generous employer matching;
• Discounted transit passes;
• Focus on work-life balance where taking paid time-off is not only offered, but also encouraged;
• A "Dress for your Day" policy;
• Beautiful new office space in the heart of downtown Halifax; and,
• Regular team-building activities and social events.

If you are looking for a career opportunity where you will feel respected and supported, while continuing to learn and grow professionally, a role at BWB may be the perfect next step!

The Creditor Rights & Recovery department at Burchell Wickwire Bryson LLP is growing! BWB is currently recruiting for a Foreclosure Assistant to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a predominantly in-office role, based in BWB's new office space at 1801 Hollis Street in Halifax, NS.
The Opportunity:

An integral part of BWB's Creditor Rights & Recovery team, the Foreclosure Assistant will be responsible for providing support to lawyers within the practice group by assisting with a portfolio of foreclosure matters. The successful candidate will be tasked with ensuring all assigned files move through the standard foreclosure process in a timely manner, always guaranteeing clients' expectations are not only met but exceeded with every interaction.

In particular, the successful candidate's responsibilities will include:

• Completing all required tasks on a high volume of foreclosure matters for multiple financial and banking clients;
• Communicating with clients and debtors over the phone or electronically in a professional manner to discuss the status of their file(s);
• Utilizing various electronic systems to manage and monitor foreclosure files and their status;
• Drafting various types of legal documents and correspondence;
• Tasks related to physical and electronic file management;
• General administrative duties including handling incoming and outgoing correspondence, and printing, scanning & binding documents; and,
• Other related duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate:

If you are a motivated and organized administrative professional with a keen eye for detail, an aptitude for technology, experience providing top-level client service, and enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment, we want to hear from you!
Experience supporting a legal practice (ideally within the Banking & Insolvency area of law), post-secondary education in paralegal studies or office administration, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite would be considered an asset.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity with BWB, please apply online prior to the March 12, 2025 closing date.

We appreciate all those who are interested; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note, any offer of employment will be conditional on a satisfactory background check.

BWB's Commitment to Inclusion:

At BWB you will find a team that understands the importance of developing a diverse workforce, and maintaining an environment focused on equity and inclusion.

We strive to ensure everyone feels welcome at the firm and can be themselves at work.

We continually work to ensure our recruitment practices are fair, and that all applicants are provided with an equal opportunity and consideration for any position for which they are interested and qualified.

Should you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please advise Nick Sacre, Senior Human Resources Manager at [email protected]