Job Description

Company Description

Prevail Paralegal Services Professional Corporation is a growing paralegal firm offering a variety of legal and notary services, locally and across Ontario. Our areas of practice primarily include Landlord/Tenant and Small Claims Litigation. We offer meaningful employment opportunities and exposure to challenging legal work, diverse files, and independence in supporting a busy legal practice! We pride ourselves on our team environment and in keeping our clients happy.

Talent Pool

We are building a pool of paralegals to staff IN PERSON new offices slated to open in the Waterloo Region in late 2025, and early 2026. Hiring will be ongoing until our Waterloo Region offices are fully staffed.

Prevail Paralegal Services Professional Corporation is seeking motivated Licensed Paralegals and Notaries to join our team!

You will provide frontline service to clients, manage legal files, notarize and commission documents for members of the public and support the functions of a busy and growing paralegal practice. We have a heavy case load, and the successful candidate will be expected to manage client expectations and maintain our high-quality customer service standards.

The successful candidate will be expected to work in-person, primarily at our Waterloo and Kitchener office locations.

Responsibilities:

Conduct research, draft and review legal documents to support proceedings. Investigate facts to help in the navigation of legal disputes. Answer phones and conduct consultations with prospective clients. Take accountability for the management of client legal files. Work primarily in the areas of Landlord/Tenant and Small Claims Court. Cultivate relationships with clients and other professionals. Ensure proper record-keeping and file management practices. Notarize and commission a variety of documents while providing exceptional customer service. Attend hearings, court appearances, and client meetings both virtually and in-person. Review and revise the work of other licensees to support the growth and development of our team. Light cleaning as needed to keep your workspace tidy. Work collaboratively with other employees in a team environment and support other team members in their respective roles. Adherence to all policies and procedures, as well as compliance with all professional requirements as set out by the Law Society of Ontario. Administrative and compliance-related duties as required. Other duties as may be assigned in the operation of our firm or the provision of legal services to our clients.

Qualifications:

2+ years of experience preferred, but not required Class P1 (or L1) Licence in good standing with the LSO Notary Public Designation (or the ability to ability to acquire designation by start date) Excellent written communication skills and the ability to draft pleadings and legal documents Self-driven with the ability to work independently and on a team Oral communication skills Basic computer skills are required, including familiarity with email applications, PDF editors, Docusign and Microsoft Office Strong understanding of ethical obligations and unwavering integrity

Additional Assets (preferred but not required):

Familiarity with Cosmolex Entrepreneurial experience Second Language proficiency FLSP Designation LTB, Small Claims Court and enforcement experience Experience as a Tribunal Adjudicator Experience as a College Instructor Experience as a Real Estate Professional

We Offer:

Competitive wage (commensurate with experience level) Compensation top-up based on billable hours Flexible scheduling Industry-leading training Annual CPD hours provided E & O Insurance provided Health and Dental benefits, with LTD and Wellness Spending Account.
37.5-40 hours per week
Salary: Hourly wage (commensurate with experience) plus percentage of billable hours.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance On-site parking Wellness program
Application question(s):

Do you presently hold a P1 (or L1) Licence in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario? Do you understand that this is an on-site, in-office, in-person position, and not a work-from-home, or remote work arrangement?
Work Location: In person