Civil Litigation Paralegal - Collections

Kowarsky & Company; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

Kowarsky & Company, a Vancouver downtown boutique law firm, seeks an experienced paralegal with 5+ years in British Columbia to support a robust litigation practice. Training will be provided for debt collection actions, judgments, and post-judgment work.

Qualifications include strong communication, ethics, and ability to work under deadlines. Experience with CRA or debt collection is a plus, and relocation to BC may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal experience in British Columbia.
• Experience with Canada Revenue Agency or debt collection is an asset.
• Willing to obtain Protected B Security Status (assistance provided).
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Prepare court documents for Small Claims and Supreme Court BC.
• Occasionally prepare bankruptcy documents for unsecured creditors.
• Learn and use Atrium for correspondence, file access, organization and timekeeping.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Tech proficiency

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Adobe

Job description

Kowarsky & Company is a Vancouver downtown boutique law firm with a robust and wide-ranging litigation practice that includes work on behalf of institutional clients in creditors remedies and collections. We are looking for an individual with five years of paralegal experience in BC. Work experiences with the the CRA or debt collection is an asset.

Job Summary

This role will involve (and we will provide training in) starting legal actions in respect of money debt, obtaining judgment, post-judgment collection, such as negotiation of repayment plans, assessment of financial situation, and garnishment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing court documents for Small Claims and Supreme Court of British Columbia, including pleadings, affidavits, lists of documents, post-judgment enforcement-related chambers applications, garnishing orders, summons to a payment hearing, and other enforcement-related court documents.
• Occasionally preparing documents in bankruptcy court on behalf of unsecured creditors.
• Learning and using federal government required software (Atrium) for correspondence, file access, organization, and timekeeping.
• Effective oral and written communication with clients, debtors, and third parties involved in the collections procedure.
• Managing case calendars and deadlines to ensure timely filings and compliance with the rules of all levels of court, and in particular, the Small Claims Rules and Supreme Court Civil Rules.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience as a paralegal in British Columbia.
• Experience working for the Canada Revenue Agency or debt collection is an asset.
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain Protected B Security Status (we will assist).
• Technological proficiency, including in programs such as MS Word, Outlook, and Adobe.
• Warm and friendly personality.
• Attention to detail and ability to work professionally under pressure and tight deadlines on your own and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• High level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning and professional customer service.
• Solid sense of ethics and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion .
• Reside in the Province of British Columbia, Canada.

Salary Expectation:

Starting from $65,000 per year commensurate with experience.