Job Description

1. Working on open cases

Calling in for Zoom/Video court appearances and conducting trials (potentially in-person occasionally in the future). Court Zoom calls are scheduled by the courts between 9:00am and 4:30pm - Monday to Friday. We cannot control the schedule for these calls. Communicating with the prosecutors by phone and email with respect to resolution and disclosure. Preparing for cases by doing appropriate research and case law inquiries. Communicating with the client with regard to their case progress, disclosure and potential resolution options. Writing and sending disposition (results) reports to the clients when cases conclude. Compiling and organizing cases to be addressed by another paralegal.

2. Client In-take

Taking daily calls intermittently and responding to emails. Communicating with and consulting potential clients over the phone and via email. Explaining our service, the retainer process, and fee structure. Drafting and providing retainer documentation to new clients.

3. Office Administration (Occasional)

Filing documents and tickets with the courts. Drafting and/or sending disclosure requests. Occasional assistance with writing for the website blog or social media platforms.

Requirements

Licensed Paralegal (P1) and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Experience as a POA/HTA paralegal is a benefit but not necessarily a requirement. Motivated and ambitious recent graduates are welcome to apply as long as they are now licensed (or will be licensed very soon). We are willing to help you learn the job. Able to work well independently and stay on task from home with little supervision. Schedule can be flexible. Able to communicate well both verbally and by email - proper grammar, spelling and logical flow. Able to work overtime if required. Hours may be flexible both in terms of number of hours a week and extra days off. You will be expected to be dressed in appropriate court attire for the video calls and have an office space suitable for a professional work-from-home job. We will supply a computer, monitor, webcam, phone, etc. as required.

Compensation

Full-time salary, permanent "Work-from-Home" position -

salary is negotiable

depending on experience with potential for salary increases over time. You would be eligible to participate in a profit share program as well. LSO licensing fees and E&O insurance. Mileage, fuel and parking expenses if that ends up being required.
We would like to thank you for your interest and appreciate your application. Unfortunately, it will not be possible for us to respond to every application and only chosen candidates will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Profit sharing Vision care Work from home
Application question(s):

Do you have a space suitable for a permanent home office?
Licence/Certification:

P1 Licence (Paralegal) (required)
Work Location: Remote