Job Description

Building 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;

Discounted fitness club memberships;

"Dress for your Day" policy;

Generous vacation policy;

Focus on work-life balance where taking paid time-off is not only offered, but also encouraged;

Beautiful and modern 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!

Burchell Wickwire Bryson LLP is currently recruiting for a

Collections Assistant

to join the firm's

Creditor Rights & Recovery team

on a

full-time, permanent basis

. This is a predominantly

in-office

role, based in BWB's beautiful and modern office space at 1801 Hollis Street in

Halifax, NS

.

The Opportunity:

As an integral member of BWB's Creditor Rights & Recovery team, the Collections Assistant will be responsible for providing support to lawyers by assisting with a portfolio of collection matters. The successful candidate will be tasked with ensuring all assigned files move through the standard collections process in a timely manner, always guaranteeing clients' expectations are not only met, but also exceeded with every interaction.

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

Completing various administrative tasks for a high volume of collection matters, including assisting with the preparation and drafting of various types of correspondence / legal documents, assisting with skip tracing, sending garnishments to sheriffs' offices, and processing payments / payouts from debtors; Liaising with lawyers, clients, and debtors in a professional manner to coordinate work between different parties involved in each file; Utilizing various electronic systems to manage and monitor collection files and their status; Tasks related to physical and electronic file management, including opening / closing files and conducting conflict checks per the firm's standard processes; General administrative duties including handling incoming and outgoing correspondence / mail, printing / copying / scanning documents, liaising with the firm's accounting department for various accounting-related requests, and providing back-up reception coverage, as required; 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 independently while also collaborating as part of a team, 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 submit your application prior to the

Friday, October 3, 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 all firm members feel welcome 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 nsacre@bwbllp.ca

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress Commuter benefits Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Application question(s):

Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? If you were to be our successful candidate, when would you be available to start? What are your annual salary expectations?
Work Location: In person