Reporting to the Manager, Judgment Services the incumbent manages the debt recovery accounts for various clients through litigation. This includes attending to all pre and post-judgment steps required to exercise creditor’s rights. The individual must be able to provide excellent customer service, self-driven, enjoy challenges, be highly motivated and demonstrate the ability to use his/her own initiative and manage time effectively.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Managing civil claim process from beginning to end in various provinces for debt recovery work.
- Managing Enforcement of Judgment. Working with the enforcement team to recover assets.
- Able to efficiently prepare legal and administrative correspondence and documents including Civil Law pleading
- Client Communication. Receive instructions and provide timely updates to the client.
- Debtor Communication. Help the debtor understand their options and encourage them to make restitution.
- Input information to custom systems. Keep detailed records of file activity.
- Collaborate with team members to share strategies and assist with the team workload.
- Data entry and general administrative duties.
Skills, Abilities and Educational Background
- Paralegal/ Legal assistant certification or equivalency.
- Experience as a Litigation Paralegal or Legal assistant.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Strong computer skills and confidence in learning new systems.
- Experience with Windows and general office equipment
- Commitment to provide excellent client service with an open attitude to working with a diverse population.
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Must be able to read, write, and communicate fluently in English.
The following would be considered an asset
- Knowledge of French Language
- Knowledge of civil litigation in provinces other than Alberta
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
