Job Description

Job Location: 40 West Wilmot Street, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1H8 Job Type: Full time, permanent, on site (no remote work) Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM We are seeking a Collections Litigation Paralegal to become a part of our team! You will provide overall support to our Corporate Counsel and legal team.. Responsibilities: PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION

• Obtain all documentation from client concerning the account, including information about the debtor, invoices, contracts, promissory notes, payments, and related correspondence.

• Investigate public records for information about debtor\'s financial status, including real estate records and prior judgments.

• Draft demand letter to debtor.

• Search for assets.

• Skip trace.

COMMENCEMENT OF FORMAL ACTION

• Draft complaint and prepare exhibits in support of complaint.

• Monitor date for response to complaint and, if appropriate, draft motion for default judgment.

• Subject to local rules/authority, appear in court at hearing for claim for plaintiff.

• Subject to local rules/authority, prepare, file and serve documents for examination of debtor; appear in court and conduct examination.

• Draft journal entry, default or otherwise.

• Obtain certified copy of judgment transcript.

POST-JUDGMENT ACTIVITIES

• If necessary, arrange for transfer of judgment to all courts having jurisdiction over debtor.

• Draft wage and/or bank garnishment forms.

• Draft writ of execution.

• Abstract the judgment, obtain a writ of execution, and request that the sheriff attempt to collect what is owed on the write of execution.

• Draft notice of lien on real property.

• Negotiate payment arrangements for attorney/client approval.

• Correspond with client informing status of collection.

• Maintain judgment account worksheet to record payments, collection costs, and court costs.

• Draft release of judgment or release of lien.

\xe2\x80\x8bQualifications:

• At least 1 year of previous experience as a paralegal
• Familiarity with legal research
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented

Job Type: Full-time Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond Hill, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• what is your salary expectation?

Education:

• Bachelor\'s Degree (required)

Experience:

• legal collections: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English fluently (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Paralegal Certificate (required)