Pugsley Court Agents Inc. is seeking a reliable independent contractor to assist with process serving, court filing, document pickup and delivery, and related field assignments throughout Miramichi and surrounding communities.
This is a flexible, assignment-based opportunity suited to someone who is professional, highly responsive, comfortable driving throughout the region, and able to provide clear and detailed updates.
Compensation
- $20 per hour
- Two-hour minimum for each accepted assignment
- Reasonable travel time is paid as part of the hourly time
- Mileage, fuel, parking, and ordinary operating expenses are not separately reimbursed
- Fees charged to swear or affirm PCA affidavits are reimbursed with a receipt
- Hours and invoices are submitted every two weeks
Assignments may involve travel of up to approximately one hour outside Miramichi.
Responsibilities
The contractor may be asked to:
- Serve legal documents on individuals and businesses
- Make service attempts at residential and commercial addresses
- Attend courthouses to file or retrieve documents
- Pick up and deliver legal documents
- Record detailed information following each attendance
- Provide PCA with an update promptly after every attempt or completed task
- Review affidavits prepared by PCA for factual accuracy
- Have affidavits sworn or affirmed
- Scan and return completed affidavits electronically
- Mail original affidavits back to PCA
- Perform other related court-running or legal-support assignments
Responsiveness
Strong communication is essential.
The successful contractor must:
- Provide an update after every service attempt
- Ordinarily send the update within 60 minutes of the attempt
- Respond promptly to messages concerning active files
- Be especially responsive when handling an urgent assignment
- Immediately report safety concerns, problems, or unexpected developments
Once an assignment is accepted, we need to be confident that it will be handled promptly and that we will not need to chase the contractor for updates.
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A reliable vehicle
- A valid driver’s licence
- Valid automobile insurance
- A smartphone with reliable data and email access
- Access to a computer, printer, and scanner
- Strong written communication and attention to detail
- The ability to handle confidential legal documents securely
- A professional and calm manner
- Good judgment when dealing with difficult or evasive individuals
- The ability to work independently and follow assignment-specific instructions
- A willingness to travel throughout Miramichi and surrounding rural communities
Process-serving, courier, legal-support, security, investigative, court, or law-enforcement experience is an asset but is not strictly required.
Contractor Status
This is an independent-contractor opportunity, not an employment position.
There are no guaranteed hours or guaranteed number of assignments. Contractors may accept or decline an offered assignment before accepting it. Once accepted, the assignment must be completed in accordance with the instructions and deadline provided.
The contractor must personally complete accepted assignments. Assignments cannot be delegated or subcontracted without prior written approval.
Confidentiality and Client Contact
The contractor will handle confidential legal and personal information and must maintain strict confidentiality.
All client communications are handled through PCA. The contractor must not contact PCA clients directly, accept instructions or payment from them, or solicit direct work from clients introduced through PCA.
About Pugsley Court Agents
Pugsley Court Agents Inc. coordinates process serving, court filing, affidavits, and related litigation-support services across Canada and internationally. We work with law firms, businesses, government organizations, and individual litigants.
We are looking for a dependable local contractor who can represent the company professionally and help us provide timely service throughout the Miramichi region.
How to Apply
Please submit a resume or summary of your experience and include:
- Your general location
- Your typical availability
- Confirmation that you have a reliable vehicle and valid insurance
- Any relevant process-serving, courier, legal, court, security, or investigative experience
- A brief explanation of why you would be a good fit for responsive, assignment-based work
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
Application question(s):
- Please provide a brief explanation of your interest in the position and why you believe you would be a good fit!
Licence/Certification:
- Driver's Licence (required)
Location:
- Miramichi, NB (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
