Job Description

We are in search of a detail-oriented and highly organized Bilingual (English/French) Paralegal for our client. This two-month contract is a perfect opportunity for an early career candidate to gain hands-on experience in the Small Claims Court process.Position: Bilingual (English/French) Paralegal
Shift: Fulltime availability (40 hours/week)
Salary: $23-24/HR
Location: Pickering, ONAdvantages
This is a two-month contract position, with the possibility of extension.
Opportunity to get your foot in the door of a company in growth mode.Responsibilities
-Prepare pleadings and drafting of various court documents
-Conduct and complete legal research as required
-Skip Tracing
-Arrange and manage legal settlements and collections
-Prepare and attend various court appearances
-Open, maintain, and organize a high quantity of legal files
-Liaise with other members of the legal department
-Plan and organize the workflow to ensure all cutoffs and deadlines are met
-Consistently hitting or exceeding monthly targetsQualifications
Paralegal Diploma or Certificate
Licensed with the Law Society of Ontario
Accreditation in good standings
Professional Liability Insurance
Must have the ability to communicate in both French and English, verbally and in writing
-Knowledge of the Rules of the Small Claims Court and Small Claims Debt Collections
-Relevant working experience is an asset but not required
-Excellent computer skills and the ability to adapt to company systems
-Strong verbal and written communication skills
-Highly organized and detail-oriented
-Exceptional customer service skills
-Comfortable working independently and in a team environment
-Ability to work well under pressure and adhere to tight deadlinesSummary
If you are interested, apply now!1) Apply online!
2) Send a copy of your resume to andrea.francis@randstad.ca and mention "Bilingual Paralegal"Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada\'s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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