Associate Paralegal

**ASSOCIATE PARALEGAL - CREDITORS’ RIGHTS DIVISION**

Solomon Jones LLP is well situated boutique Paralegal firm with a combined 50+ years of experience in litigation, creditors’ rights law, provincial offences and criminal law experience. We stand out above the crowd by offering our clients exceptional services with foster relationship both inside the office and with our clients.

Our employees, associates, and partners work in tandem to ensure client success and one another’s successes. If you are looking to grow your career as a Paralegal, you’ve come to the right firm. We offer our Paralegals full back-end support with accounting, law clerks, practice management software and so much more. Why? Because your success is our success. We allow for flexible working hours and work from home.

**ASSOCIATE RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Follow up with new client referrals from website and other platforms
- Perform Client Intakes
- Review case files and report to Senior Partner
- Prepare, draft, issue and/or file correspondence including reporting letters
- Perform case law and legal research
- Be able to negotiate with prosecutors and crowns
- Take client instructions
- Provide adequate advice to clients regarding their case files and probable outcomes
- Be able to manage and prepare files for court proceedings
- Must be comfortable in a courtroom setting or via Zoom Court to conduct litigation up to and including trial

**CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS**:

- Must have a valid P1 License and be a member in good standing with the LSO
- Must have valid Errors & Omissions Insurance at the minimum requirements as set by the LSO
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is required. A secondary language is considered an asset, but not required.
- Must be able to multi-task and prioritize daily tasks
- Critical thinking skills is required
- Reliable transportation is an asset to this job. Once the courts reopen, you may be required to travel to and from.
- Ability to adapt to changing markets and new environments quickly.

We thank all applicants for applying. However, only those who meet the aforesaid criterium will be contacted. Solomon Jones LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Solomon Jones LLP is a proud member of NGLCC with its ownership being 60% community proud. Please no recruiters or phone calls.

**PLEASE NOTE: COMPENSATION IS BASED ON ASSOCIATES AGREEMENT, NOT INDEED STATED COMPENSATION**

**Salary**: $43,503.26-$84,399.86 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Markham, ON L3R 0A9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- P1 License with the LSO (required)

Work Location: In person