Experienced Paralegal

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada Prevail Paralegal Services Professional Corporation Full time

**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.
- 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 junior licensees to support the growth and development of our team.

**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

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

- Familiarity with uLaw and Clio
- Entrepreneurial experience
- Second Language proficiency
- Experience in the areas of: Enforcement of Small Claims Court judgments and LTB orders, navigation of peace bond proceedings, Condominium Authority Tribunal, Firearms Hearings and Revocations, Regulatory Discipline proceedings

**We Offer**:

- Competitive wage
- Diverse array of work
- Flexible scheduling
- Annual CPD hours provided
- E & O Insurance

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

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

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 18-34 per week

**Salary**: $22.50-$25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

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(s). Do you have a reliable means of transportation to our offices in the Niagara Region and/or Hamilton? What location would be your preferred work location?

Licence/Certification:

- P1 Licence (LSO) (required)

Work Location: In person

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