About the role
Toronto | 5+ Years
Role and Responsibilities
Our client is seeking a bilingual (English and French) paralegal to join its Office of General Counsel (OGC) at the corporate headquarters in Oakville. The successful candidate will review, assess and respond to consumer demands; manage small claims court litigation across Canada; act as company representative in the small claims court in Quebec; and provide support to Legal Counsel in French litigation matters.
The successful candidate must work well in a team, working collaboratively in a matrixed organization. Sound judgment is essential as this role will require negotiation when appropriate and the successful candidate will be the company’s representative in Quebec small claims matters.
The ability to perform under pressure, meet strict deadlines and handle conflicting priorities is essential. While the role will function as part of the broader OGC team, the successful candidate will have to demonstrate confidence working independently, particularly when appearing at mediations, hearings and trials.
The role will require travel to Quebec.
Reporting into Legal Counsel, responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing, assessing and responding to consumer demands (from both individuals and their lawyers) across Canada, coordinating with an independent franchised dealer network and Credit department as required;
- Providing strategic advice and assistance to the Customer Relationship Centre when confronted with potential consumer legal issues or threats of consumer litigation;
- Managing small claims court litigation in all jurisdictions, including instructing outside counsel and attending mandatory appearances such as settlement conferences or mediations; and
- Representing the Company in Quebec small claims court matters, including preparing contestations, and participating in mediations, hearings and trials as the Company representative.
Basic Qualifications
- Licensed paralegal in good standing with Law Society of Ontario
- At least 5 years working experience in a law firm, legal services provider and/or in-house legal department, including appearing in court
- Excellent language and communication skills (written and verbal) in both English and French
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in automotive industry and/or handling consumer claims is strongly preferred
For more information or to submit your CV to kgauthier@zsa.ca reference #LI33804
About ZSA Canada
We are proud to be celebrating 27 years of helping thousands of legal professionals across Canada secure legal jobs and career opportunities, and assisting companies to grow their legal departments. We look forward to continuing this success in the future.
ZSA is Canada's leading national legal recruitment firm. With offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal, we are uniquely positioned to serve the recruitment needs of both law firms and corporations across Canada. Our roster of Canadian clients ranges from the largest law firms in the world to sole practitioners; from global giants to start-up corporations. Our unparalleled success to date is the result of both our pioneering selection process, and our single-minded focus of meeting the demands of our clients. Our services range from recruiting partners, associates, general counsels/ assistant general counsels and accountants to paralegals/clerks, assistants and firm management professionals.
Nous sommes fiers de célébrer 27 années passées à aider des milliers de juristes à travers le Canada à décrocher de nouvelles opportunités de carrière, et d’accompagner les entreprises et les cabinets dans le développement de leurs équipes. Nous sommes impatients de poursuivre notre travail à vos côtés!
ZSA est le plus important cabinet de recrutement juridique au Canada. Avec des bureaux à Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto et Montréal, il jouit d’un positionnement idéal pour répondre aux besoins de ses clients, allant des plus grands cabinets d'avocats jusqu’aux avocats pratiquant seuls; des compagnies multinationales jusqu’aux plus petites sociétés de type « start-ups ». Inégalé à ce jour, notre succès est le résultat de notre processus unique de recrutement et de notre objectif simple de répondre aux exigences de nos clients. Nos services vont du recrutement de professionnels : associés, avocats, conseillers juridiques, comptables, à celui de personnel de soutien : parajuristes, techniciens, assistants et cadres.
About the role
Toronto | 5+ Years
Role and Responsibilities
Our client is seeking a bilingual (English and French) paralegal to join its Office of General Counsel (OGC) at the corporate headquarters in Oakville. The successful candidate will review, assess and respond to consumer demands; manage small claims court litigation across Canada; act as company representative in the small claims court in Quebec; and provide support to Legal Counsel in French litigation matters.
The successful candidate must work well in a team, working collaboratively in a matrixed organization. Sound judgment is essential as this role will require negotiation when appropriate and the successful candidate will be the company’s representative in Quebec small claims matters.
The ability to perform under pressure, meet strict deadlines and handle conflicting priorities is essential. While the role will function as part of the broader OGC team, the successful candidate will have to demonstrate confidence working independently, particularly when appearing at mediations, hearings and trials.
The role will require travel to Quebec.
Reporting into Legal Counsel, responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing, assessing and responding to consumer demands (from both individuals and their lawyers) across Canada, coordinating with an independent franchised dealer network and Credit department as required;
- Providing strategic advice and assistance to the Customer Relationship Centre when confronted with potential consumer legal issues or threats of consumer litigation;
- Managing small claims court litigation in all jurisdictions, including instructing outside counsel and attending mandatory appearances such as settlement conferences or mediations; and
- Representing the Company in Quebec small claims court matters, including preparing contestations, and participating in mediations, hearings and trials as the Company representative.
Basic Qualifications
- Licensed paralegal in good standing with Law Society of Ontario
- At least 5 years working experience in a law firm, legal services provider and/or in-house legal department, including appearing in court
- Excellent language and communication skills (written and verbal) in both English and French
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in automotive industry and/or handling consumer claims is strongly preferred
For more information or to submit your CV to kgauthier@zsa.ca reference #LI33804
About ZSA Canada
We are proud to be celebrating 27 years of helping thousands of legal professionals across Canada secure legal jobs and career opportunities, and assisting companies to grow their legal departments. We look forward to continuing this success in the future.
ZSA is Canada's leading national legal recruitment firm. With offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal, we are uniquely positioned to serve the recruitment needs of both law firms and corporations across Canada. Our roster of Canadian clients ranges from the largest law firms in the world to sole practitioners; from global giants to start-up corporations. Our unparalleled success to date is the result of both our pioneering selection process, and our single-minded focus of meeting the demands of our clients. Our services range from recruiting partners, associates, general counsels/ assistant general counsels and accountants to paralegals/clerks, assistants and firm management professionals.
Nous sommes fiers de célébrer 27 années passées à aider des milliers de juristes à travers le Canada à décrocher de nouvelles opportunités de carrière, et d’accompagner les entreprises et les cabinets dans le développement de leurs équipes. Nous sommes impatients de poursuivre notre travail à vos côtés!
ZSA est le plus important cabinet de recrutement juridique au Canada. Avec des bureaux à Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto et Montréal, il jouit d’un positionnement idéal pour répondre aux besoins de ses clients, allant des plus grands cabinets d'avocats jusqu’aux avocats pratiquant seuls; des compagnies multinationales jusqu’aux plus petites sociétés de type « start-ups ». Inégalé à ce jour, notre succès est le résultat de notre processus unique de recrutement et de notre objectif simple de répondre aux exigences de nos clients. Nos services vont du recrutement de professionnels : associés, avocats, conseillers juridiques, comptables, à celui de personnel de soutien : parajuristes, techniciens, assistants et cadres.