Law Clerk - London, Canada - PRA Group

PRA Group

Verified Company

London, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Being a part of PRA Group Canada means you are valued This is a place where your skills and experience contribute to help build our organization's success.

PRA Group Canada is an organization whose mission is to offer nonperforming loan solutions to customers in a respectful, ethical way.

We go the extra mile to ensure the experience of all original account owners is professional, flexible, and customer oriented.

Are you a talented individual who is committed to quality work? Do you thrive in a company culture that is positive, engaging, and supports professional growth in a team environment?

Bring your legal knowledge and skills to PRA Group Canada as a Law Clerk

What you will do:

Reporting to the Supervisor of Legal Support Administration, this role will support the daily operations of the Legal Department. In this role, you will manage an individual file load and prepare documents for court.

More specifically, your duties will include:

Prepare files for legal actions (i.e., plaintiff's claims)
Manage and work an active legal queue
Draft small claims court documents (i.e., affidavits, default judgments, garnishments, liens, motions, terms of settlements, letters, etc.)
Assist Paralegal with preparation for court hearings where applicable
Meet all legal action process deadlines
Work closely with various agents and court offices
Provide updates of file status

What you will bring:

If you pay attention to detail and have excellent organizational skills, we'd like to meet you

Other qualifications include:

Law Clerk Diploma or Paralegal Program graduate
Understanding of the Ontario Small Claims process and/or creditor's rights
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Previous experience in collections and/or small claims court procedure is preferred
Previous experience in a law firm or legal department is preferred
Familiarity with online filing procedures for small claims court (Service Ontario and Justice Services Online) is preferred
Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset
Pass criminal background check

What sets us apart:

PRA Group Canada values its employees and offers innovative programs that promote teamwork, positive morale, and employee recognition. In today's ever-changing work environment, we pride ourselves on our commitment to work/life balance. At PRA, we know company success is derived from the efforts of all our talented and hardworking employees.

We are committed to delivering a total rewards program, including:

Annual incentive program
Full training and ongoing upskill training
Three weeks of vacation
Five paid days of sick and family responsibility leave
Group health and dental program at mínimal cost to employees
Pension plan
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement
Recognition programs
Positive work/life balance

Be part of our amazing team

Enjoy the benefits of working in a hybrid work environment with a set schedule of business hours (37.5 hours per week), Monday to Friday.

If you are ready for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume by May 10, 2024.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those selected to participate in the interview process.

We are compliant with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) legislation. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

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