If you are passionate about finance, customer service, and making a positive impact in a supportive and fun work environment, apply for our
Paralegal
role today and join us in shaping the future of financial lending with integrity and inclusivity!
We Believe In Fun:
Our hybridized work culture offers the best of both worlds: the flexibility to work remotely and autonomously with the opportunity to collaborate in our vibrant and casual office environment. We believe in fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.
Position Summary:
Prefera Finance is in search of a self-driven, motivated, enthusiastic person with a positive can-do attitude to join our fast-growing team in the consumer finance industry as a full time Paralegal. As a Paralegal, you will analyze and manage client accounts and when required, prepare, submit Claims, file paperwork while acting and representing the companies' behalf. You will work with clients to strategize a plan to remedy past due payments while meeting recovery targets while supporting various other department functions.
Who We Are:
Prefera Finance Ltd. is a Canadian-owned, national finance company dedicated to empowering clients through innovative and unique financial solutions. We work with our partners and customers to understand their needs and provide solutions that fit. These solutions include providing flexible, innovative financing programs for recreational products such as motorcycles, boats, trailers, snowmobiles and many more. Prefera also provides leading-edge point of sale solutions for automotive repairs.
Key Accountabilities:
Nationwide legal debt collection through Small Claims Court paperwork and processing
Conduct nationwide legal research and gather relevant information
Compile required documents for court proceedings
Perform detail account audits and cost analysis
Represent the company in Small Claims Court & settlement conferences
Negotiate with late stage debtors to repay outstanding debts
Inbound/outbound environment (no tele-marketing; no auto-dialer)
Lien searches
Review case law
Skip Tracing Searches
Update Client contact & account information; quote payout balances etc.
Respond to client enquiries (telephone, email, mail)
Providing superior professional service to valued clients
Familiarity with PPSA and RSLA enforcement considered an asset
Knowledge and experience of province by province court judgment process (Alberta and Ontario considered to be key provinces)
Experience with post judgment enforcement proceedings including:
- Bank account/wage garnishment process-Write of seizure process-Examination hearing for enforcement process
Confidence in a litigation environment
(Note: The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position)
Education & Experience:
Paralegal Diploma/Certificate
Previous Paralegal experience
Litigation experience required, and some collections experience strongly preferred.
Previous work experience in a call-center work environment/equivalent is an asset however not required
Previous work experience in providing excellent customer service
Fluent in English & French, is an asset however not required
Previous work in the financial industry considered an asset
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Great organizational skills
High-level Microsoft Excel knowledge considered an asset
Experience & comfort with management of a Junior Paralegal
Strong negotiation & problem-solving skills
Attention de detail
Self-starter and autonomous
Intermediate computer skills
Strong decision-making skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent customer service and phone etiquette
Credit knowledge is an asset
Skip Tracing experience is an asset
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and company software systems.
Working Conditions:
Hybridized working environment - work only 1 day a week in office!
Must be able to sit at a computer for long periods throughout the workday, with intermittent periods of standing, walking to carry out essential duties of the job.
Ability to communicate through the telephone as a main point of contact with dealer partners.
Standard 37.5-hour workweek.
Working hours will be Monday-Friday from 9-5pm.
Required: Ability to commute to our Etobicoke, ON office approximately 1 time per week.
Perks:
Company Benefits (Health/Dental, Life/Travel Insurance)
3 Weeks' Vacation
RRSP Contributions/Company Matching
Positive Culture & Amazing Team
Casual Office Wear
Company-Issued Equipment
Hybridized Working Environment
Great Location Near Major Highways
Free Parking
Additional Information:
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada. Successful candidates will undergo a standard criminal background check and employment reference verification.
Prefera Finance Ltd. is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. We are committed to treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration, and we are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Ontario's accessibility laws.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Bonus pay
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Work from home
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Etobicoke, ON M9C 5L2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
What are your salary expectations?
Do you have knowledge of the RSLA and PPSA Acts?
Please explain your experience with post-judgment enforcement proceedings.
Experience:
Paralegal: 2 years (required)
Management: 1 year (required)
Skip Tracing: 1 year (preferred)
Collections: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
French (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Paralegal Certificate (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Etobicoke, ON M9C 5L2
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