Insolvency Estate Administrator - Dodick Landau Inc. (Toronto)

Dodick Landau Inc. is looking for an Estate Administrator.

Job type

• Full-time

• Permanent

Shift and schedule

• Monday to Friday

• On-site free parking

• Near TTC, Go transit and Highway 401

Full job description

Dodick Landau Inc. is seeking an experienced Insolvency Estate Administrator for their growing corporate insolvency practice. You are looking for new challenges in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, and growing organization. Reporting to the Licensed Insolvency Trustee. Your days will be varied and will involve administrative support of corporate proposals, bankruptcies and receiverships proceedings, working with other senior estate administrators and Licensed Insolvency Trustee.

Are you energetic, curious, love to solve problems and eager to learn new things? Then we have an opportunity for you!

Why Join DLI?

• We have deep experience in insolvency and are creative problem solvers.

• Our goal is always to find the right solution to challenging problems.

• See how you can make a tangible difference, as you work as part of a small, experienced, collaborative team.

Position Overview

Insolvency Administration duties include (but not limited to):

• Administration of insolvency proceedings including: preparation of statutory and all other documents; filing documents with the Official Receiver; managing deadlines; organizing mailings and newspaper advertisements; preparing affidavits; maintaining insolvency computer-based data.

• Answering creditor enquiries and dealing with creditor claims.

• Assistance with the preparation of reports to creditors, attendance at meetings of creditors and inspectors, preparation of minutes and general file review to ensure all outstanding matters are dealt with prior to assigning to closeout.

• Dealing with other reporting in accordance with the Bankruptcy & Insolvency Act, as well as various other government reporting requirements such as the Wage Earner Protection Program Act.

• Other support functions on insolvency engagements such as: insurance filings; accounts receivable collection; financial reporting; screening related mail and responding accordingly or seeking instructions from file manager, etc.

• Dealing with other professionals involved in the proceedings such as legal counsel, appraisal companies, interested parties, etc.

• Preparation of billings for professional services rendered and the taxation of accounts by the Court.

• Large project organization and processing including liaising with onsite staff or outside professionals.

• Dealing with receipt and distribution of OSB Certificates and Letters of Comment.

• Perform PPSA and corporate searches as required.

• Corresponding with clients and referrals regarding their inquiries.

• Reviewing arrears reports and pursue collection of proposal payments from corporate debtors.

• Closing completed proposal and bankruptcy filings

• Attending sign-up sessions.

• Setting up banking and other information for new files.

• Attending and handling Meetings of Creditors, be a liaison between creditors and debtors; preparing all the necessary documents in relation to the Meetings of Creditors.

Education/Background

• Minimum of eight years of progressive work experience in insolvency administration with experience in corporate insolvency.

• Experience interacting with a wide variety of external clients.

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to write and engage in a highly professional, yet approachable manner.

• Excellent organization skills, with a systematic approach to managing tasks and workload

• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple and, at times, conflicting time-pressured demands

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and with little supervision in the context of the broader team environment, supporting others as required

• Excellent computer skills in Ascend and the Microsoft Office suite

• Curiosity and willingness to learn

Interested candidates can contact Rahn Dodick for more information or to apply.

We thank everyone for taking the time to apply; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.