Job description

Large paralegal firm located in Windsor that thrives on high-quality service and solid work ethic. We are seeking a Paralegal licensee to train.

Must be able to work alongside current law clerks & legal assistants.

Job description (These roles will be divided between two successful candidate(s)):

The initial job duties the Employee will be expected to perform will be the following:

Opening & Closing of client files, in accordance with LSO guidelines;
Draft documents as needed (Including but not limited to: Landlord and Tenant Board notices, pleadings, affidavits, memos, correspondence, and etc.)
Maintain current Court procedures & timelines
In-person & Electronic Court Filing
Trials, Hearings, & Mediation
Act as a liaison with clients, opposing counsel, and necessary third party
Photocopying, Binding of documents, as required
Managing the physical and electronic client files in accordance with firm policies and procedures
Upkeep on all current and active files
Assist by answering phone calls

Benefits:

Onsite Training and Mentorship
Shared resources & knowledge
Opportunity for Advancement

Qualifications:
Ability to demonstrate a strong work ethic
Exceptional dedication to Client's needs
Willingness to Learn
Mediation/Negotiation Experience or Conflict Resolution Skills
Ability to notarize documents considered an asset

Requirements:

P1 Licensee in good standing

A dedication to Landlord Representation

Strong knowledge of eviction procedures

Ability to obtain insurance

1 Year office experience (reception, law clerk, secretarial, etc.)

Willing to train newer licensee

Job Types: Permanent

Contract length: 1 year

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Windsor, ON N8S 1R1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you a P1 Licensee in good standing with the 1 year (preferred)

Position: Paralegal

Job Type: Full-Time

Hours: Monday – Friday (8:30am-5:00pm)

Salary: Based upon experience

X-Copper is an industry leading law firm specializing in traffic & criminal offenses. Our team of experienced Lawyers, Paralegals & former Police Officers take pride in providing our clients with professional, effective & affordable representation.

We are looking for a Licensed Paralegal to join our Brampton team!
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented & experienced in client services. They will be responsible for the day-to-day sales and administration of their office, including but not limited to the following:

Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service to prospective & active clients
• Provide in person, telephone & email consultations for prospective clients
• Accurately schedule client files
• Ensure confidentiality of all corporate & client information
• Provide professional correspondence with the courts, agents, clients & co-workers
• Review and draft legal documents
• Maintain general correspondence via telephone, email & fax inquires
• Request required documentation from the courts
• Request, receive & review disclosures
• Conduct legal research
• Conduct reconciliation & bank deposits of daily sales
• Verify agent invoices
• Comply with all corporate policies & procedures
• Assist with other clerical duties such as: data entry, archiving & maintaining company records

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Paralegal License
• Must be in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of the POA/HTA & Criminal Code of Canada
• Must have the ability to multitask & prioritize in a fast-paced work environment
• Must have good time management skills & pay close attention to detail

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of previous Paralegal experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to License (required)

Company Description

England Lam is a boutique family law firm serving clients throughout the province and abroad in relation to their family law matters in British Columbia. We pride ourselves on championing the interests of our clients with clarity, integrity, expertise and compassion.

Our boutique family law firm is seeking a paralegal to join our team.

Job Description

• File management; including daily filing, file organization
• Drafting various Pleadings and court documents and preparation of Lists of Documents
• Prioritizing and diarizing workflow to ensure completion of accurate work to meet deadlines
• Performing complex editing and formatting of correspondence and court documents
• Communicating and drafting correspondence with clients, opposing counsel and court
• Billing and time-entry
• General administrative tasks

Qualifications

• Paralegal Diploma or Certificate and minimum 2 years’ experience
• Work experience at a family law firm an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organized, attentive to detail and has the ability to prioritize efficiently
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills and ability to work under pressure to meet important deadlines
• Practice sound discretion and judgment at all times
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment
• Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, Adobe, experience with Quickbooks and Clio an asset

What We Offer

• A competitive compensation package
• Flexible work arrangements
• Participation in our extended benefits package including health and dental plans
• Professional development opportunities as well as growth opportunities within the firm
• A supportive and collegial work environment

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC

Job Summary

The successful candidate/s should possess the following qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited Law Clerk and/or Paralegal program
• 5+ years of law clerk or paralegal experience working with Accident Benefits claims in a personal injury and/or insurance litigation firm with references
• Proficiency with the Rules of Civil Procedure and/or the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule
• Experience in trial preparation and dispute resolution processes such as drafting of claims, motion records, legal memoranda, LAT Applications, etc.
• Scheduling appointments, mediations, pre-hearings, etc.
• Complete sworn Affidavits of Documents
• Completion of and compliance with undertakings and statutory declarations
• Exceptional communication, customer service and organizational skills
• Ability to manage a large volume of documents, prioritize and meet strict deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Organizing/maintaining lawyer calendar
• Communicate, as appropriate, with clients, adjusters, counsel, and court officials
• Submitting various applications, expenses, medicals, etc
• Assistance with preparing A/B files

Tort Clerk / Paralegal responsibilities will also include assisting counsel with clients’ accident benefits claims and dispute resolution processes.

Job Type / Category

Full time position in a fast paced environment working 37.5 hours per week

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience working within Tort or Accident Benefits
• Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team setting
• Post-Secondary diploma - legal assistant or law clerk
• Fast and accurate typing speed (over 60 wpm)
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• PC Law experience working on accounts
• Strong organizational, problem solving, time management skills and great follow through
• Excellent work ethics and a strong attention to detail
• You thrive on a fast pace and enjoy working on a variety of files
• Excellent oral and written communication skill
• Experience with Primafact is considered an asset
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills

Company Profile

The legal team at Chagpar & Associates in Toronto is dedicated to keeping clients informed throughout the process of resolving their legal claims. In addition to providing assertive and steadfast advocacy, we keep our clients engaged with their cases and explain its legal aspects throughout the entire process. We compassionate & strong advocates for the injured. Our experience and commitment to our clients is unwavering. We have the experience that gets the results.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,704.00-$65,482.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In start date: 2024-06-24

Job description

KH/Dunkley Law Group is looking to add a full-time, experienced Real Estate Paralegal to our team! The selected candidate will work directly with our residential real estate practice group.

As a Real Estate Paralegal you will:

• Prepare residential real estate files in their entirety including conveyancing and mortgage documents
• Correspond with clients, lenders, condo managers, law firms and other relevant parties
• Work closely with the supervising lawyer and other team members
• Prepare reports to clients, lenders and other relevant parties

Our ideal candidate would be an experienced and energetic real estate paralegal that can succeed working independently and in a collaborative team environment. Strong attention to detail, excellent time management and communication skills, and an eagerness to learn are imperative to success in this role.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience handling residential real estate files in Alberta.
• Experience with mortgage instructions from major lenders.
• Experience with Protocol, Conventional and title insurance closings for resale transactions, new home purchases and new condo purchases.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using document preparation software such as Conveyancer, Unity and/or Lawyer Done Deal
• Paralegal/Legal Assistant Diploma from a recognized institution is an asset

Perks:

• Work with a fantastic team that cares about YOU!
• Convenient office location with free on-site parking
• Mentorship & professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation packages, including paid time off allowances
• Extended Health Benefits including dental and vision
• Casual dress

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only chosen applicants will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: The salary range offered for this position $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year, and will be determined based on the experience and qualifications of the candidate.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Experience:

• legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Experience:

• legal assistant: 1 year Location: In person

• Full Job Description

The main work is to assist lawyers to provide legal services for clients who are immigrating or have successfully immigrated. As an immigration legal assistant, the firm's comprehensive range of immigration legal services includes advising on immigration legal issues, representing clients in judicial appeals, and reviewing the authorities’ decisions.

• Job type

Full-time, Permanent

• Schedule

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

• Salary: $26.00-$30.00 per hour
• Responsibilities

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• Qualifications and skills

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[website] attention to detail and the desire to provide quality work with a high level of accuracy

[website] work ethic, and the ability to work independently, take initiative, and be resourceful

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $26.00 per hour shift

Description:

Reporting to the City Solicitor, the incumbent will serve as a paralegal responsible for successful completion of various legal administrative duties related to litigation, labour/employment, by-law and contractmatters and work closely with the Staff Solicitor. The work performed is highly confidential and requires the ability to work independently. The incumbent must be meticulous and have strong writing skills. They must exercise a high level of professionalism, tact, judgment, discretion, initiative and have excellent organizational skills. The incumbent is or must also be capable of becoming a Commissioner of Oaths.

Position Specifications:

Education and Experience:

Candidates will have a Paralegal diploma or other related education. Minimum two (2) years experience as a Paralegal preferably within the corporate and litigation field. An acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and equivalent experience may be considered.

Ability to communicate in both official languages will be considered an asset.

Knowledge and Desired Skills:

• Proficient in using document management systems and other legal software.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Power Point, Lexis Nexis (Quicklaw), CanLII or other online legal research tools.
• Knowledge of the Local Governance Act, Local Governance Commission Act and Community Planning Act and/or experience with Municipal Law and an understanding of municipal operations and processes would be considered an asset.
• Professional Relationships – ability to participate in a shared understanding of requirements in the work environment and fully contribute to team and departmental/corporate goals.
• Analytical Skills – ability to understand a situation by breaking into smaller pieces and/or tracing the implications in a step-by-step manner.
• Problem solving abilities – ability to identify issues or problems and develop strategies, ideas and opportunities for resolving them.
• Ability to prioritize, take initiative, coordinate, manage multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines, while paying high attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and a positive attitude are critical.

Responsibilities:

• Provides broad range of paralegal and administrative support to the City’s legal team.
• Drafts, reviews and edits various legal documents, contracts, correspondence, releases and waivers.
• Creates and maintains detailed legal files and also assembles documentary evidence from internal departments and divisions.
• Monitors the Legal inbox and answers inquiries via email and telephone. Opens and distributes regular and electronic mail.
• Works with client departments to carry out orderly and timely amendments of all City by-laws.
• Prepares by-laws and amendments under the supervision of a lawyer.
• Drafts correspondence and other documents from instructions from department lawyers.
• Conducts legal research and gathers relevant information for files.
• Maintains the municipal by-law ticket database: daily ticket entry on automated system; imports/exports of registered owner information from the motor vehicle branch; and manually updates ticket status to provide current information.
• Initiates and coordinates the prosecution process for overdue municipal by-law tickets in the provincial court and attends court as scheduled to facilitate the prosecution process.
• Reconciles payment of fines for SNB.
• Reviews and proofreads documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal and internal policies, procedures and grammatical usage.
• Maintains filing system utilizing knowledge of legal records and procedures, and controls confidential materials and documents.
• Deals professionally and effectively with the public, staff and members of City Council.
• Manages multiple and often conflicting requests and priorities.
• Schedules appointments, meetings and conferences.
• Attends court or meetings to take notes or minutes as required.
• Performs other general office work or related duties as required.

Interested individuals may apply in writing by 4:00 pm on September 14, 2023. Only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. The City of Fredericton is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $61,525.92-$76,907.40 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fredericton, NB E3B 1B5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• legal assistant: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In deadline: 2023-09-14