Our legal team is looking to acquire a Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal professional for a full time long-term role.
candidates will be required to have:
- British Columbia Small Claims Court knowledge, including document types, rules and procedures.
- Enforcement procedures / protocols for BC Small Claims Orders.
- Entry-level skip trace knowledge on locating and serving Defendants.
- - Basic computer skills including Word, Excel, Microsoft
- Attention to detail. Creative and focused.
- Organized, present and engaged. Self-driven & open to learn
Duties include:
- Communicating and seeking authority from customers to prepare and file legal suit
- Drafting and organizing of initial documents (small claims)
- Filing with the appropriate registries.
- Review and meeting with lawyers in each jurisdiction (BC primarily but also AB, SK, MB and ON).
- Researching Defendants’ means of income, employment status and assets
- Following and adapting to various collection processes and tactics throughout the action to ensure successful recovery for the client Claimant/Plaintiff.
- Managing WIPS and calendars and meeting specific deadline dates.
- Scheduling court dates and preparing documents for court appearances.
- Delegating Process Servers and Bailiffs to effect service and enforce court orders
- Negotiating repayment with Defendants by way of telephone and email.
- Managing expenses billings to their appropriate accounts
Pay is salary/hourly based from $70,000 - $80,000 per year paid at the middle and end of each month. Commission incentives (which are extremely healthy) are provided thereafter.
This is a rare opportunity for candidates seeking to earn six figure salaries (no cap on commissions) in the legal field.
A thriving organization in a thriving industry. Check out our website to learn more: www.irscollections.ca
Dental and Health insurance is included along with RRSP matching.
Please email : [email protected].
- be sure to provide details of your legal assistant or paralegal certificate and how much experience you have in the application email.
We look forward to discussing this opportunity with you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $70,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Legal: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V5Z 1C6
Expected start date: 2024-10-31
