Mortgage Enforcement Law Clerk

Merovitz Potechin LLP; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Ottawa is seeking a Mortgage Enforcement Law Clerk to assist with litigation matters, focusing on mortgage enforcement and personal loans collections. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and strong communication skills, contributing to a dedicated team committed to excellence in legal services.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of litigation, law clerk, or legal assistant experience.
• Experience in mortgage enforcement and personal loans collection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage mortgage enforcement process from start to finish.
• Communicate with debtors, lenders, and property managers.
• Draft documents and prepare court filings.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Multitasking

Prioritization

Education

Law Clerk Experience

Litigation Experience

Tools

ACL Automated Civil Litigation

Job description

Join to apply for the Mortgage Enforcement Law Clerk role at Merovitz Potechin LLP.

Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: 1565 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario

Application Deadline: The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Merovitz Potechin LLP is seeking a Mortgage Enforcement Law Clerk with experience in mortgage enforcement and personal loans collection to join our growing team.

About Merovitz Potechin LLP

Merovitz Potechin LLP, established in 1976, is committed to providing superior legal advice and exceptional client service. We value teamwork, respect, integrity, and professionalism, investing in our people to uphold our firm’s values and deliver outstanding service to clients.

Summary of Position

The ideal candidate will assist lawyers with litigation matters, focusing on mortgage enforcement and personal loans collections.

Work Includes, But Is Not Limited To

1. Management of mortgage enforcement process from start to finish.
2. Communicating with debtors, lenders, and property managers for collection purposes.
3. Drafting documents and reports.
4. Assembling motion records, affidavits, and other court documents.
5. Arranging service of documents.
6. Court filing.
7. Managing files and preparing documents in ACL software.
8. Coordinating Bring Forwards (BFs).
9. Performing other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

1. 2-4 years of litigation, law clerk, or legal assistant experience; comparable office or business experience may be considered.
2. Experience in residential real estate files, mortgage enforcement, personal loans collection, or power of sale process is preferred.
3. Familiarity with the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure is an asset.
4. Familiarity with ACL Automated Civil Litigation software is an asset.
5. Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
6. Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with colleagues, clients, and external agencies.
7. Attention to detail, time management, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
8. Professional, responsive, and positive attitude.
9. Ability to maintain accurate filing systems and basic databases.
10. Meticulous record-keeping skills.

We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the selection process.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to expand your expertise working with an experienced team dedicated to excellence.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industry: Law Practice