Creditor Practice Paralegal

**Why This Role?**

**Core Duties and Responsibilities**
As a Paralegal in our Creditor Practice Team, responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Daily updating of file statuses via client systems (online highways) and internal document management system;
- Communicating regularly with lawyers, clients, sub-contractors, and adverse parties;
- Closely managing various deadlines based on applicable provincial legislation;
- Preparing detailed calculations with respect to assigned accounts; and,
- Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of client/file information within internal document management system.

**Qualifications and Skills**
To be successful, you possess the following qualifications and skills:

- Graduate of a Paralegal diploma program or equivalent combination of training and experience;
- Exceptional proofreading skills with ability to notice and fix grammatical, typographical, spelling, diction, and formatting errors.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow instructions with mínimal supervision;
- Superior communication skills and the ability to deal directly with clients and debtors;
- Propensity for contributing to a positive and collaborative culture;
- Proven ability to manage time and demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a deadline driven work environment;
- Aptitude for critical thinking, problem solving, and making sound judgement calls; and,
- Adept at using technology such as Outlook and the full Microsoft Office suite, and a talent for learning new computer programs quickly.

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Why BOYNECLARKE LLP?*
We are a dynamic, fast-growing, full-service law firm located in downtown Dartmouth with spectacular views of the Halifax Harbour. We understand that the success and well-being of our clients and our colleagues is often rooted in our shared community, which is why we are deeply invested in giving back. We strengthen and support our commitment to community through various programs and initiatives including volunteer time programs, employee-driven initiatives, and monthly community giving to employee-selected charities. We also understand that work-life integration, health, and wellness play an important role in our team’s ability to be successful and maintain a vibrant working environment. Through social activities, financial literacy programs, fitness classes, wellness subsidy program, and committee-driven initiatives, our colleagues thrive at BOYNECLARKE.