Licensed Paralegal - Hybrid in Ontario, Canada

Overview

Work Location: This is a hybrid position (1 day a week onsite, 4 days a week remote)

Compensation: $50-65k CAD Annually

Transworld Systems, Inc. is an industry leader for over 40 years, in providing business process outsourcing services including accounts receivable management, customer relationship management and back office services for a diversified customer base. Our 60,000 clients are empowered to successfully address immediate business needs, while facilitating long-term growth across the entire customer lifecycle.

We are interested in hearing from junior licensed Paralegals with a minimum (1) one-year experience.

The successful candidate will have excellent research and drafting skills, the ability to work independently and comfortable in appearing before the courts or other tribunals as required.

Why should you consider TSI?

• Work from home
• Paid training
• Team-oriented work environment
• Growth opportunity
• A competitive salary
• 3 Paid sick days per calendar year
• Paid holidays
• RRSP Plan
• Comprehensive medical/dental plan
• Mileage will be reimbursed for court/mediation attendance

Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence and perform general office and clerical duties and administrative tasks
• Communicate with consumers to mitigate damages, via phone and fax
• Help prepare and issue legal documents
• Research records, court files and other legal documents
• Meet or exceed targets as defined by management
• Prepare files for litigation ensuring accurate supporting documentation is on file
• Draft claims and/or Defenses
• Prepare default Judgments and request to clerk forms
• Prepare, file and attend motions, examinations and assessment hearings
• Prepare and file garnishments and writs
• Prepare settlement conference and trial briefs when necessary
• Attend settlement conference and small claims court actions
• Prepare and update internal tracking reports (balance, interest, post judgment interest, costs, etc)

Qualifications

• Paralegal license in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada and with a minimum (1) one year experience in litigation/trial in small claims court
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules
• Experience in commercial or consumer collection or accounts receivable related work is an asset but not a requirement
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Proficient knowledge of MS Excel, Project, Word and Outlook, PC Law and Time Matters Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented, strategic-minded problem solving skills
• Desire to succeed in a competitive environment, independently and as part of a team

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a team member in this position may be asked to perform. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or delegated by management to meet the business needs of the company.

We provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Pay Range: CAD $50,000.00 - CAD $65,000.00 /Yr.