
Youngman Law
Toronto, ON
$50,000–$60,000 a year - Full-time
Youngman Law is a boutique law firm located in midtown Toronto, in business for over 40 years, specializing in litigation, debt collection and real estate matters.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in debt collection and Small Claims Court procedures, and is comfortable managing files independently in a fast-paced legal environment.
*Please do not apply if you are an articling student, or have long-term goals to be a lawyer. This role is for a Paralegal.
Role Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Maintain and manage accurate and organized debt collection files from initial demand through to resolution
· Prepare and file Small Claims Court documents (claims, defences, motions, etc.)
· Communicate with clients, debtors, and third parties in a professional manner
· Draft correspondence and legal documents with attention to detail and accuracy
· Attend court or tribunals as required
· Track deadlines and ensure timely progression of files
· Extremely efficient and adept organizational skills to manage simultaneous tasks effectively
· Negotiate settlements where appropriate
Requirements
· Paralegal diploma
· Licensed Paralegal
· Experience with debt collection and Small Claims Court is preferred
· Strong organizational and time management skills
Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Extended health care
Paid time off
Experience:
Debt collection and Small Claims Court: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Paralegal diploma (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Real Estate Law Clerk
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Youngman Law is a boutique law firm located in midtown Toronto, in business for over 40 years, specializing in litigation, debt collection and real estate matters.
The ideal candidate will be able to work well independently but be a good team player when needed.
Must have a minimum of two years previous experience as a Law Clerk on real estate transactions.
This position reports to a Senior Real Estate Law Clerk and offers the opportunity to work in an inclusive and balanced legal environment. Join us in our commitment to providing exceptional legal services and warm, friendly customer service.
*Please do not apply if you are an articling student or have long-term goals to be a lawyer. This role is for a Real Estate Law Clerk.
Role Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Complete from start to finish residential/and or commercial real estate transactions
· Support files from opening through to closing
· Drafting all real estate related documents using Unity and Teraview
· Providing documents and materials on time to meet client needs, including proofreading legal documents for accuracy and completeness
· Managing scheduling, and handling expense posting to files and billings
· Dealing with and responding to client inquiries, and conducting follow up as required
· Verbal and written communications with clients and other lawyers
Proficiency in file management and organization
Detail oriented and highly organized
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Working knowledge of commercial and residential real estate transactions and preparation of relevant documents, including conducting title searches and preparing documents using Unity
Competency in data entry tasks with attention to accuracy and precision
Extremely efficient and adept organizational skills to manage simultaneous tasks effectively
Strong grammatical skills, including proofreading, attention to detail and accuracy are a must
Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as problem solving skills
Knowledge and experience with Unity and Teraview, as well as well as familiarity with real estate transactions
Understands confidentiality of client information
Must have a minimum of two years previous experience as a Law Clerk on real estate transactions.
Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Extended health care
Paid time off
Experience:
Law Clerk on real estate transactions: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person