paralegal London
Job description
Drewlo Holdings is seeking a Paralegal to join our team. We are a family owned and operated company that has been constructing and operating rental apartment towers across Southwestern Ontario for over 60 years. We are proud to be proving homes to thousands and careers for many.
Employee Benefits:
· Health & Dental Benefits
· Retirement Savings Match Program
· $100/month discount off any Drewlo apartment rental
· $20,000 discount off the purchase of a new Ironstone home *Conditions apply
Main Responsibilities:
· Maintain independent carriage of files including drafting correspondences and Small Claims Court documents such as plaintiff claims, garnishments, pleadings, applications and motions
· Representing the Company in Examinations, Settlement Conferences and Trials as required
· Knowledge of Small Claims Court procedure, time constraints and document forms and formats
· In depth knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act and the Landlord and Tenant Board proceedings
· Collection of outstanding accounts
· Manage escalated legal cases from start to finish, including conducting trials in Small Claims Court
· Contacting past tenants and debtors to solicit and discuss repayment of outstanding accounts
· Deal with highly confidential information in a secure environment
· Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
· Must hold a P1 Paralegal licence in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
· Minimum 5 years experience of dealing with both Small Claims and Landlord and Tenant matters
· Exceptional oral and written communication skills
· Able to meet deadlines, work well under pressure and take initiative using sound judgment
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
· Must have excellent problem-solving skills
· Professionalism demonstrated with colleagues, clients both in person and conversing by phone
· Strong grammatical skills, including punctuation and proofreading, attention to detail and accuracy are a must
· Demonstrated commitment to privacy and ethical conduct
Why Drewlo?
· Family built, owned and managed; family is at the heart of our company and a core value
· Provide you with a Career; we offer stable full-time employment, benefits and a retirement program
· Treat our employees fair; we offer competitive wages, provide training and value each employee
· Opportunity for growth; we are expanding at an accelerated rate, with that comes new opportunities
· We invest in our community; we know it’s important to give back
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $65,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Paralegal: 5 years (preferred)
- Small Claims: 3 years (preferred)
- RTA: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Paralegal Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
About Drewlo Holdings
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 201 to 500 Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.drewloholdings.com
