A-1 CREDIT RECOVERY & COLLECTION SERVICES INC PARALEGAL/LEGAL COLLECTOR Contract in Toronto, ON

Overview

A-1 CREDIT RECOVERY & COLLECTION SERVICES INC

Branch Toronto ON CA

Position:
PARALEGAL/LEGAL COLLECTOR
Location:
Toronto, ON

PARALEGAL / LEGAL COLLECTOR*. Hold a valid Paralegal License. Reporting to the Senior Manager Collections, this position will establish a Legal / Small Claims…

Job Summary

PARALEGAL / LEGAL COLLECTOR

SUMMARY : Reporting to the Senior Manager Collections, this position will establish a Legal / Small Claims Desk to oversea specific high profile client for 3rd Party Collections and to establish a Legal Desk complete with processes and procedures to enhance 3rd Party Collection Services to select clients

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare all court documents, pleadings, briefs, settlement agreements and writs
• Identify accounts for legal action
• Arrange for service of documents
• Perform legal and factual research
• Correspond with customers to negotiate payment of outstanding accounts
• Maintain and update internal legal files using case management software as well as third party databases
• Attend on settlement conferences, motions and trial as required
• Manage own collection portfolio as Legal Collector
• Perform administrative tasks and clerical duties as required pertaining to Legal Desk
• Prepare monthly reporting package as requires and specified by clients
• Review and monitor new and updated laws and regulations

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Post Secondary education or equivalent experience.
• Hold a valid Paralegal License
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for court appearances

Job Knowledge or Work Experience :

• Minimum 1 year Paralegal Experience
• Previous experience with Small Claims Court

Skills/Abilities :

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• 3rd Party Collection Experience is required
• Strong negotiation, analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook
• Superior oral and written communication skills

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Required experience:

• Paralegal: 1 year