Lawyer
Christensen Law Firm – Cambridge, Ontario
Christensen Law Firm is seeking a lawyer of the bar of Ontario. Our firm restricts its practice to unsecured debt collection. We have pioneered mass litigation programs for large credit granters and are changing the way debt collection is done in Canada.
This is a full-time hybrid role at Christensen Law Firm in Cambridge, ON. The Lawyer will be responsible for representing clients in debt collection cases, providing legal advice, drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and participating in court proceedings. The Lawyer will use their legal knowledge and skills to help the firm secure the prompt and optimal recovery of our clients' unsecured debts.
Take a look at our Web Site for more information: www.christensenlawfirm.com
Why Join Christensen Law Firm?
As a valued member of Christensen Law Firm, you’ll benefit from a supportive environment designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally, including:
- Flexible Work Arrangements – Enjoy a schedule that promotes a healthy work–life balance, including work-from-home options
- Comprehensive Benefits (No Cost to You) – Full coverage for health, dental, vision, life insurance, and out-of-province care
- Spending Accounts – Lifestyle and Health Spending Accounts to support your overall well-being
- Wellness & Support Programs – Access to a Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Paid Time Off – Time to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work
- Collaborative, Family-Oriented Culture – A friendly workplace with regular team events and activities
- Casual Dress Environment – Be comfortable and authentic at work
- Tuition Reimbursement – Ongoing learning and professional development support
Role Accountability
- Effectively managing a high volume of litigation files in a fast-paced environment
- Maximizing recoveries for our clients while complying with all regulatory, firm, and client compliance requirements and providing legal supervision of non-licensees in accordance with By-Law 7.1 of the Law Society of Ontario
- Under the direction of the Senior Lawyer and the other members of the Litigation Management team, ensuring that the firm’s litigation files move forward efficiently and effectively by:
- communicating with our clients to seek information and direction as needed
- analyzing files to determine suit-worthiness and optimal judgment enforcement strategies
- proactively reviewing files and legal documents to spot potential issues and prevent or correct errors
- actively learning and mastering the firm’s proprietary processes, the relevant law and the court rules, forms and procedures, working with the Senior Lawyers and other team members to optimize our processes and recoveries
- drafting a variety of legal documents, including statements of claim, motions, applications, appeals, garnishments, affidavits, facta, minutes of settlement, letters, emails, reports, etc.
- reviewing and, as required, signing a variety of legal documents, including motions, requisitions for default judgment or garnishment, certificates of completeness, etc.
- overseeing the electronic registration and withdrawal of writs of execution
- electronically registering charges and discharges of charges in accordance with negotiated minutes of settlement
- conducting legal research and preparing legal memoranda and facta
- representing clients in court at motions, settlement conferences, and other hearings, travelling as required
- diligently docketing time, noting files, and utilizing the firm’s various tracking and tickler systems
Qualifications and Skills
- Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- 2-4 years of prior legal experience
- Familiarity with Superior Court and Small Claims Court rules, forms and procedures
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including in legal documents, correspondence, in the courtroom, at the negotiating table and on the phone
- Ability to deal with people persuasively and professionally at all times, including under pressure
- Ability to interpret and implement regulatory requirements and client policies and procedures
- Excellent research, analytical, problem solving, organizational, leadership, coaching, and time and project management skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team
- Attention to detail in all areas of work
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Successful Candidate must agree to and pass a criminal record check and credit check to our satisfaction.
Salary - $75,000 - $120,000
Permanent Full Time
Monday to Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM
AI may be used when administering a Legal Writing and Research Assignment to prospective applicants.
Christensen Law Firm welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Pay: $75,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cambridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
