Experienced Paralegal

**Company Description**

Prevail Paralegal Services Professional Corporation is a growing paralegal firm offering a variety of legal and notary services, locally and across Ontario. Our areas of practice primarily include Landlord/Tenant and Small Claims Litigation. We offer meaningful employment opportunities and exposure to challenging legal work, diverse files, and independence in supporting a busy legal practice We pride ourselves on our team environment and in keeping our clients happy.

Prevail Paralegal Services Professional Corporation is seeking a motivated Experienced Paralegal and Notary Public to join our team

You will provide frontline service to clients, manage legal files, notarize and commission documents for members of the public and support the functions of a busy and growing paralegal practice.

**Responsibilities**:

- Conduct research, draft and review legal documents to support proceedings.
- Investigate facts to help in the navigation of legal disputes.
- Reviewing the work of other professionals on our team.
- Answer phones and conduct consultations with prospective clients.
- Take accountability for the management of client legal files.
- Work primarily in the areas of Landlord/Tenant, Small Claims Court and other Tribunals.
- Cultivate relationships with clients and other professionals.
- Ensure proper record-keeping and file management practices.
- Notarize and Commission a variety of documents while providing exceptional customer service.
- Attend hearings, court appearances, and client meetings both virtually and in-person.
- Review and revise the work of other licensees to support the growth and development of our team.
- Light cleaning as needed to keep your workspace tidy.
- Work collaboratively with other employees in a team environment and support other team members in their respective roles.
- Adherence to all policies and procedures, as well as compliance with all professional requirements as set out by the Law Society of Ontario.
- Administrative and compliance-related duties as required.
- Other duties as may be assigned in the operation of our firm or the provision of legal services to our clients.

**Qualifications**:

- 1+ year of experience preferred
- P1 Licence in good standing with the LSO
- Notary Public Designation (or the ability to ability to acquire designation by start date)
- Excellent written communication skills and the ability to draft pleadings and legal documents
- Self-driven with the ability to work independently and on a team
- Oral communication skills
- Strong understanding of ethical obligations and unwavering integrity

**Additional Assets (preferred but not required)**:

- Familiarity with uLaw and Cosmolex
- Entrepreneurial experience
- Second Language proficiency

**We Offer**:

- Competitive wage
- Flexible scheduling
- Annual CPD hours provided
- E & O Insurance provided
- Health, Vision and Dental benefits, with LTD and Wellness Spending Account are available after 12 months of employment

**Job Types**: Full-time, 34-37.5 hours per week

**Salary**: $22.00-$25.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34 - 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- This role involves legal writing and requires written communication abilities that are detailed, persuasive, articulate, and suitable for use in Court and Tribunal proceedings. Do you have excellent written communication skills and are you able to provide a sample of your writing if invited to an interview?
- Approximately how many years of experience in providing legal services do you have?
- You will be required to work in-person at our physical office location in Hamilton. This is NOT a remote position. Do you have a reliable means of transportation to our office?

Licence/Certification:

- P1 Licence (LSO) (required)

Work Location: In person