Paralegal

2 weeks ago


Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada FDR Ltd Group of Companies Full time
Financial Debt Recovery Ltd. is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to become part of our growing legal team.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing legal and administrative assistance and overall support to our legal team and Corporate Counsel.


Location:40 West Wilmot Street, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H8

Job Type:
Full Time, permanent, on site

Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Salary:
Competitive with health benefits, commission and bonuses

Qualifications

  • Paralegal Licence P1 LSO
  • At least one (1) year of previous experience as a paralegal. Preferably within a corporate litigation environment, collection firm or personal injury.
  • Legal research skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Deadline and detailoriented
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Drafting legal documents including deposition notices, certifications, contracts, briefs, complaints, subpoenas, motions and pleadings;
  • Conducting legal research into case law, and interviewing clients and witnesses;
  • Creating summaries of depositions and testimonies
  • Providing additional support to Counsel for court hearings, depositions and trials
  • Organizing and maintaining legal files
  • Filing all documents with any applicable court systems
  • Learn and use relevant technology and software
  • Handle incoming calls, mail and messages daily

Preliminary Investigation:

  • Obtain all documentation from client concerning the account, including information about the debtor, invoices, contracts, promissory notes, payments, and related correspondence.
  • Investigate public records for information about debtor's financial status, including real estate records and prior judgments.
  • Draft demand letter to debtor.
  • Search for assets
  • Skip trace

Commencement of Formal Action:

  • Draft complaint and prepare exhibits in support of complaint.
  • Monitor date for response to complaint and, if appropriate, draft motion for default judgment.
  • Subject to local rules/authority, appear in court at hearing for claim for plaintiff.
  • Subject to local rules/authority, prepare, file and serve documents for examination of debtor; appear in court and conduct examination.
  • Draft journal entry, default or otherwise.
  • Obtain certified copy of judgment transcript.

Post-Judgment Activities:

  • If necessary, arrange for transfer of judgment to all courts having jurisdiction over debtor.
  • Draft wage and/or bank garnishment forms.
  • Draft writ of execution.
  • Abstract the judgment, obtain a writ of execution, and request that the sheriff attempt to collect what is owed on the write of execution.
  • Draft notice of lien on real property.
  • Negotiate payment arrangements for attorney/client approval.
  • Correspond with client informing status of collection.
  • Maintain judgment account worksheet to record payments, collection costs, and court costs.
  • Draft release of judgment or release of lien.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary, paid training, and a bonus and commission structure
  • Incentives and monthly contests: prizes, trips, rewards, employee appreciation and bonuses
  • Staff BBQ and Company Events
  • Free onsite parking
  • Group Benefits (health, life, dental insurance plan)
  • Paid time off.
  • Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities
  • NOTE: The Financial Debt Recovery is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
Accordingly, Financial Debt Recovery will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process or during employment to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time throughout your recruitment, selection/assessment or employment thereafter, you should contact the HR department and advise._ _Subsequently, Financial Debt Recovery shall make every reasonable effort to provide appropriate assistance.]_

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Richmond Hill, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- what is your salary expectation?

  • Which ethnic group do you identify with?

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

- legal collections: 1 year (required)

Language:

  • English fluently (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Paralegal Certificate (required)

Work Location:
In person
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