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About the Role

Transworld Systems, Inc. is seeking a junior licensed Paralegal with a minimum of one year of experience. The successful candidate will possess excellent research and drafting skills, the ability to work independently, and be comfortable appearing before courts or tribunals.

Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence and perform general office, clerical, and administrative tasks.
• Communicate with consumers via phone and fax to mitigate damages.
• Assist in preparing and issuing legal documents.
• Research records, court files, and other legal documents.
• Meet or exceed management-defined targets.
• Prepare files for litigation, ensuring accurate supporting documentation.
• Draft claims and/or defenses.
• Prepare default judgments and requests to the clerk.
• Prepare, file, and attend motions, examinations, and assessment hearings.
• Prepare and file garnishments and writs.
• Prepare settlement conference and trial briefs as needed.
• Attend settlement conferences and small claims court actions.
• Prepare and update internal tracking reports (e.g., balance, interest, post-judgment interest, costs).

Requirements

• Paralegal license in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada.
• Minimum of one year of experience in litigation/trial in small claims court.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Excel, Project, Word, and Outlook.
• Proficient knowledge of PC Law and Time Matters.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, strategic-minded problem-solving skills.
• Desire to succeed in a competitive environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in commercial or consumer collection or accounts receivable related work is an asset but not a requirement.

Skills

• Research skills
• Drafting skills
• Independent work
• Court appearances
• MS Excel
• MS Project
• MS Word
• MS Outlook
• PC Law
• Time Matters
• Organizational skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills

Location

• Hybrid

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Remote
• Onsite

Experience Level

• Junior
• 1 year experience

Education Level

• Paralegal license

Salary/Compensations

• $50-65k CAD Annually

Benefits

• Work from home
• Paid training
• Team-oriented work environment
• Growth opportunity
• Competitive salary
• 3 Paid sick days per calendar year
• Paid holidays
• RRSP Plan
• Comprehensive medical/dental plan
• Mileage reimbursement for court/mediation attendance

About the Company

• Transworld Systems, Inc. is an industry leader for over 40 years, in providing business process outsourcing services including accounts receivable management, customer relationship management and back office services for a diversified customer base.
• Our 60,000 clients are empowered to successfully address immediate business needs, while facilitating long-term growth across the entire customer lifecycle.

Equal Opportunity

• We provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.