X-Copper Professional Corporation, a premier law firm with over 20 years of experience in the legal community, is seeking a Licensed Paralegal to join our Newmarket branch. With more than 18 branches across Ontario and Alberta and a commitment to continued growth, we offer a dynamic and supportive environment for our team.

Role Overview: Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Paralegal will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional customer service to both prospective and active clients, conducting consultations in-person, via telephone, and email. They will manage client files and appointments with precision, ensure confidentiality of all corporate and client information, and correspond professionally with courts, agents, clients, and colleagues. Additionally, they will be responsible for reviewing and drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and handling various administrative tasks such as reconciliation of daily sales, verifying agent invoices, and maintaining company records.

Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service to prospective and active clients
• Conduct in-person, telephone, and email consultations for prospective clients
• Accurately schedule client files and appointments
• Ensure confidentiality of all corporate and client information
• Correspond professionally with courts, agents, clients, and co-workers
• Review and draft legal documents
• Maintain general correspondence via telephone, email, and fax inquiries
• Request required documentation from the courts
• Request, receive, and review disclosures
• Conduct legal research
• Handle reconciliation and bank deposits of daily sales
• Verify agent invoices
• Comply with all corporate policies and procedures
• Assist with clerical duties such as data entry, archiving, and maintaining company records

Qualifications & Skills:

• P1 Paralegal License (required)
• Minimum of 2 years of previous paralegal experience (required)
• Must be in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Court experience (preferred)
• Comprehensive understanding of the POA/HTA and Criminal Code of Canada (preferred)
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong time management skills and attention to detail

What We Offer:

We provide a competitive compensation package that includes health and dental benefits, vacation, vehicle and coverage of LSO fees.

Our workplace fosters a collegial atmosphere with robust mentorship opportunities.

If you are a passionate and driven individual looking to advance your career, we encourage you to apply.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

X-Copper is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, inform us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team at X-Copper.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newmarket, ON L3Y 5Y1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario?
• What are your annual salary expectations?

Experience:

• paralegal: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• P1 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person