About The Bridg Group of Companies:
The BridgGroup of Companies (TBGOC) has been in business for over 24 years and provides exceptional consumer services in the Financial and Real Estate world.
Our mission is to change lives one client at a time and to be the home of all your financial needs!
We aim to foster a culture of caring and accountability. Caring for our clients and employees in a team working environment. As a company we focus on working on diversified services that allow each client to reach their financial goals. But we also aim to ensure that our team experiences personal growth in their careers by offering ongoing training and development opportunities.
We are looking for a Paralegal to join our growing team! The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented & have practical Paralegal experience in corporate and litigation. They will be responsible for the day to-day legal administration of the Company.
Position: In-House Paralegal
Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000
Expected Start date: As soon as possible
Benefits:
- 10 Days Paid Vacation
- 3 Paid Sick Days
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Group Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Ongoing Professional Development
- Complimentary Beverages
Major Responsibilities:
Mission Statement/ Continued Lifetime Value Experience: must embrace and contribute to our philosophy in changing lives.
- Foster our core values with red carpet, white glove service.
- Assist all B2C’s, B2E’s, B2Ps and B2Bs.
- Uphold our 4-hour guaranteed response time.
- Support our #changinglives mindset by adapting to our CLVE Philosophy via Telephone, Email, Virtual & Face to Face interactions to ensure targets are met.
Company Compliance:
- Complete daily compliance checklists during planning times.
- Promote and participate in company corporate culture philosophy-Teamwork, Team Participation, Corporate Events, Lead By Example Approach, High Performing and adherence to our Employee Code of Conduct - Attitude, Assertiveness, Accountability (Triple AAA) & Provent Productivity Method - CLVE, Compliance, Deadlines (CCD)
- Increase client/employee retention.
- Foster and follow daily process & policies
Responsibilities:
- Lead the in-house Legal function in accordance with the Company’s expectations
- Handle all aspects of litigation on behalf of the Company in Small Claims Court and Tribunals, including the drafting and filing of legal documents and attending hearings as the Company’s legal representative
- Handle all aspects of enforcing court judgments against various parties including garnishment of wages and seizure and sale
- Provide structure, cadence, pace, and direction to the legal function
- Manage legal projects from start to finish in the following areas: Property Management, Real Estate, Contracts and Civil Litigation
- Report jointly to the President & CEO
- Have daily interaction with other key stakeholders and clients and 3rd party lawyers
- Perform legal and records research
- Work with skip tracing and legal servicing company
- Prepare written reports and correspondence, and draft legal documents including agreements, minute book, contracts, and legal memoranda
- Check and edit legal forms and documents for accuracy Build and maintain databases and files, and maintain our legal database
- Co-ordinate legal activities such as document delivery, execution of documents, etc.
- Carry out expert legal studies, research and technical analysis, and act as the resource person for delivering solutions and action plans upon management approval Ensure confidentiality of all company & client information
- Assist with other clerical duties such as: data entry, archiving & maintaining company records
- Assist with legal administrative work with our affiliated Real Estate Legal Division as needed, in the event of absences or work overflow
- Corporate Legal Matters: Support corporate legal matters as required, including corporate records, agreements, filings, governance documentation, and other related matters that may arise.
- Legal File Management: Maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date legal files, deadlines, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
- Court & Tribunal Support: Track procedural deadlines, prepare supporting materials, and coordinate filings, service, and hearing requirements.
- Client & Third-Party Follow-Up: Maintain timely follow-up with clients, opposing parties, counsel, courts, tribunals, and service providers.
- Additional Legal Matters: Assist with any other legal, regulatory, corporate, litigation, administrative, or compliance matters arising based on the evolving needs of the Company.
Qualifications:
- Must possess a valid Paralegal License and be in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Minimum College Diploma in Paralegal studies, and a bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred
- Must have a minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a Paralegal role, ideally with a blend of full-service law firm and in-house experience (payment industry experience considered an asset)
- Must have substantial expesrience with proceedings at the Landlord and Tenant Board and Small Claims Court
- Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques, legal principles, practices, and provincial and federal laws
- Relevant computer software knowledge and experience
- Must be flexible to come in early or stay late with little or no advance notice when office is busy
- Excellent technology skills in using all Microsoft Suite Software’s including, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel, Outlook, Google Chrome, etc.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to express ideas and procedures clearly and concisely; ability to work with highly sensitive information
- Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, sums, drop-downs, PivotTables, Macros, etc.
- Resides in close proximity to the office in Vaughan (preferred)
- Must have > 50 WPM
- Goal-Driven Focus: Their desire to hit targets and/or completed tasks/ assignment/ projects that outweighs any temporary hesitation or fear of social awkwardness
- Assertive Communication: They initiate conversations effortlessly and clearly articulate value propositions without sounding aggressive or pushy.
- Resilience to Rejection: They do not take "no" personally. Instead, they view objections as natural steps in the workplace to learn and perform better
- High Empathy: They are socially bold but highly perceptive, allowing them to read body language, actively listen, and adapt their pitch to the needs of team members or clients
- Natural Curiosity: They ask deep, probing questions to uncover pain points because they genuinely enjoy learning about people and solving problems.
- Unwavering Confidence: They project authority and belief in their service/product, which instantly builds trust and credibility with prospects and team.
- Effective communication involves conveying your message clearly, concisely and accurately with an advanced level of the English Language
- Technical Proficiency, must type a min of 50 words/minute and advanced in excel with MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel, Outlook, Google Chrome, etc.
- Must own a vehicle and have full access at all times
- Mandatory attendance at Company Annual Event
Work Schedule:
- Regular Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Evening & Weekend Availability: Must be available outside regular hours as required for client meetings, appointments, urgent legal matters, and file closings.
- In-Office Position: This is an in-office role; remote work is not available.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you're interested in working with The Bridg Group, submit your resume to [email protected] along with a cover letter as to what interests you about this position? We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Bridg Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer, and we strive to provide a culturally diverse workforce. We will not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process
Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
