Job Description
Being a part of PRA Group Canada means you are valued! This is a place where your skills and experience contribute to help build our organization’s success. PRA Group Canada is an organization whose mission is to offer nonperforming loan solutions to customers in a respectful, ethical way. We go the extra mile to ensure the experience of all original account owners is professional, flexible, and customer oriented.Are you a talented individual who is committed to quality work? Do you thrive in a company culture that is positive, engaging, and supports professional growth in a team environment?Bring your legal knowledge and skills to PRA Group Canada as a Law Clerk!What you will do:Reporting to the Supervisor of Legal Support Administration, this role will support the daily operations of the Legal Department. In this role, you will manage an individual file load and prepare documents for court. More specifically, your duties will include:Prepare files for legal actions (i.e., plaintiff’s claims)Manage and work an active legal queueDraft small claims court documents (i.e., affidavits, default judgments, garnishments, liens, motions, terms of settlements, letters, etc.)Assist Paralegal with preparation for court hearings where applicableMeet all legal action process deadlinesWork closely with various agents and court officesProvide updates of file statusWhat you will bring:If you pay attention to detail and have excellent organizational skills, we’d like to meet you!Other qualifications include:Law Clerk Diploma or Paralegal Program graduateUnderstanding of the Ontario Small Claims process and/or creditor’s rightsProficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)Strong communication skills and attention to detailAbility to multi-task and meet deadlinesPrevious experience in collections and/or small claims court procedure is preferredPrevious experience in a law firm or legal department is preferredFamiliarity with online filing procedures for small claims court (Service Ontario and Justice Services Online) is preferredBilingual (French/English) is considered an assetPass criminal background checkWhat sets us apart:PRA Group Canada values its employees and offers innovative programs that promote teamwork, positive morale, and employee recognition. In today’s ever-changing work environment, we pride ourselves on our commitment to work/life balance. At PRA, we know company success is derived from the efforts of all our talented and hardworking employees. We are committed to delivering a total rewards program, including:Annual incentive programFull training and ongoing upskill trainingThree weeks of vacationFive paid days of sick and family responsibility leaveGroup health and dental program at minimal cost to employeesPension planEmployee assistance programTuition reimbursementRecognition programsPositive work/life balanceBe part of our amazing team!Enjoy the benefits of working in a hybrid work environment with a set schedule of business hours (37.5 hours per week), Monday to Friday. If you are ready for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume by May 10, 2024, via email to: humanresources@pra-group.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those selected to participate in the interview process. We are compliant with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) legislation. Accommodations will be provided upon request.