Forge Recruitment is partnered with our client, a full-service, mid-size firm in downtown Vancouver in their search for a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join their Insolvency Practice Group.
About the Role
Supporting the Group's professionals, the Legal Assistant / Paralegal will:
Draft pleadings, letters of demand, petitions, affidavits, notices of application for conduct and approval of sale, and S92 applications for foreclosure matters.
Prepare Certificates of Pending Litigation for filing with the Land Titles Office and letters of release.
File court documents via Court Services Online and perform other online searches.
Prepare correspondence and documents related to estate litigation and administration applications, including ancillary documents.
Maintain thorough knowledge of foreclosure proceedings, real estate transactions, and estate administration processes.
Manage timekeeping and address inquiries and correspondence.
Assist with trial preparation when necessary.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in all tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.
The Offer
Compensation for this role starts at a minimum of $75,000 per annum and can reach $90,000 per annum, dependent on experience. The full offer also includes benefits, ample paid vacation and paid personal days.
What You Bring
As the ideal candidate, you possess 4+ years' experience supporting an estates administration and/or litigation practice with exposure to insolvencey and foreclosure matters; gained in a law firm environment. You hold a legal administrative certification or paralegal certification from an accredited institution. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, working with discretion and with a keen eye for detail. You possess superior knowledge of the MS Office Suite, a DMS, and other legal software relevant to the practice areas.
Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence. Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.
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