Description
General Accountability
The Litigation Paralegal will join on a 12-to-18-month contract basis and is responsible for supporting the collections and foreclosure litigation group in all aspects of its busy practice. This includes file management, drafting documentation, preparing client correspondence, managing foreclosure matters and providing additional support as required.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage foreclosure files including file initiation, drafting, court processes, client and mortgagor communication, and other proceedings as required.
- Handle a high volume of foreclosure files with accuracy and efficiency.
- Respond to client inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Respond to mortgagor communications in a timely and professional manner.
- Prepare drafts of litigation documents for lawyer review.
- Identify and escalate matters requiring lawyer involvement.
- Provide other administrative practice support as required.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
- Previous paralegal experience in collections or foreclosure is strongly preferred.
- A certificate / diploma from an accredited Paralegal program.
- Working knowledge of the British Columbia Supreme Court Rules.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate in a professional, mature and courteous manner.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments without sacrificing quality or attention to detail.
- A team player who can work independently and take initiative.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Experience with iPro considered an asset.
- Flexibility to work occasional overtime.
Compensation
The typical salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $100,000.00 annually; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal and market equity.
Please forward resumes to Human Resources by e-mail: [email protected].
Farris LLP is an equal opportunity employer that fosters and inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. We thank all applicants for their interest in Farris, however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status.