Licensed Paralegal and Notary Public

Prevail Paralegal Services Professional Corporation; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing paralegal firm in Hamilton is seeking a motivated Licensed Paralegal and Notary Public. Join a team handling landlord/tenant and small claims litigation, where you will manage legal files, provide client service, and ensure high-quality practice standards. Competitive wages and potential for future full-time employment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Annual CPD hours provided

E & O Insurance provided

Health and Dental benefits

Wellness Spending Account

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience preferred, but not required.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of ethical obligations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and draft legal documents.
• Manage client legal files and expectations.
• Notarize and commission documents.

Skills

Written communication

Self-driven

Basic computer skills

Integrity

Education

P1 Licence in good standing with the LSO

Notary Public Designation or ability to acquire

Tools

Microsoft Office

Docusign

PDF editors

Job description

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Company Description

Prevail Paralegal Services Professional Corporation is a growing paralegal firm offering a variety of legal and notary services, locally and across Ontario. Our areas of practice primarily include Landlord/Tenant and Small Claims Litigation. We offer meaningful employment opportunities and exposure to challenging legal work, diverse files, and independence in supporting a busy legal practice! We pride ourselves on our team environment and in keeping our clients happy.

Job Description

Prevail Paralegal Services Professional Corporation is seeking a motivated Licensed Paralegal and Notary Public to join our team!

You will provide frontline service to clients, manage legal files, notarize and commission documents for members of the public and support the functions of a busy and growing paralegal practice.

We have a heavy case load, and the successful candidate will be expected to manage client expectations and maintain our high-quality customer service standards.

The successful candidate will be expected to work in-person, primarily at our Hamilton office location, with the ability to travel to our St. Catharines or Waterloo offices from time to time..

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research, draft and review legal documents to support proceedings.
• Investigate facts to help in the navigation of legal disputes.
• Answer phones and conduct consultations with prospective clients.
• Take accountability for the management of client legal files.
• Work primarily in the areas of Landlord/Tenant and Small Claims Court.
• Cultivate relationships with clients and other professionals.
• Ensure proper record-keeping and file management practices.
• Notarize and commission a variety of documents while providing exceptional customer service.
• Attend hearings, court appearances, and client meetings both virtually and in-person.
• Review and revise the work of other licensees to support the growth and development of our team.
• Light cleaning as needed to keep your workspace tidy.
• Work collaboratively with other employees in a team environment and support other team members in their respective roles.
• Adherence to all policies and procedures, as well as compliance with all professional requirements as set out by the Law Society of Ontario.
• Administrative and compliance-related duties as required.
• Other duties as may be assigned in the operation of our firm or the provision of legal services to our clients.

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience preferred, but not required
• P1 Licence in good standing with the LSO
• Notary Public Designation (or the ability to ability to acquire designation by start date)
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to draft pleadings and legal documents
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently and on a team
• Basic computer skills are required, including familiarity with email applications, PDF editors, Docusign and Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of ethical obligations and unwavering integrity

Additional Assets (preferred but not required):

• Familiarity with Cosmolex
• Second Language proficiency

We Offer:

• Competitive wage (commensurate with experience level)
• Annual CPD hours provided
• E & O Insurance provided
• Opportunity for future full time employment.
• Health and Dental benefits, with LTD and Wellness Spending Account.

Job Types: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: $20.00-$25.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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