Litigation Lawyer

at  2M7 Financial Solutions

• Advise the Company on legal proceedings within the area of expertise;
• Participate in setting up best practices for collections and contract enforcement;
• Participate in the pre-claim investigation by taking statement, gathering documents and evidence;
• Deal with bankruptcy trustees, providing an advanced knowledge about file proof of claims on bankruptcy cases;
• Organize and index documents such as exhibits and trial binders;
• Serve as a liaison between the trial team and various third parties such as witnesses, client, and experts;
• Assure that during the trial documents exhibits and evidence are set up;
• Prepare and issue subpoenas as needed;
• Assist in preparing witnesses;
• Research various aspects of the case;
• Aid in drafting interrogatories and create requests for admissions and other discovery;
• During trial take detailed and comprehensive notes on behalf of the attorney;
• Gather and organize data and information needed for settling a case;
• Draft various legal documents such as demand letters to defaulted clients, settlement agreements and releases;
• Represent the Company in court, at tribunals and before administrative bodies;
• Filing documents with the court, as needed;
• Negotiate settlements with defaulted merchants, as directed;
• Oversee Risk Management activities, as required;
• Generate correspondence, as directed;
• Assist with document revisions, as required;
• Prepare affidavits of documents and maintain document files and case correspondence;
• Set up meetings and attend meetings with clients;
• Maintain a calendar hearings dates and filing deadlines;
• Interview clients;
• Coordinate with attorneys and courts in other provinces when required;
• Maintain client relations;
• Perform general office duties, as required;

Requirements:

• Must be a member of the Canadian Bar Association;
• License to practice;
• 2+ years of direct work experience in Law;
• Necessary legal skills and knowledge in collecting and enforcing client contracts
• Leadership skills to direct a team of people including a paralegal and clerk
• Working knowledge of provincial and federal laws and terminology;
• Thorough understanding of statutes, court decisions, ordinances, resolutions, and legal documentation;
• Strong understanding of legal reference materials, procedures, and legal filing systems;
• Critical thinking, analysis, and research skills are essential;
• Ability to read, interpret and apply legal documentation, laws, or legislation;
• Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or private information with tact and discretion, knowledge of data privacy laws;
• Superior interpersonal skills to interact with clients, attorneys, coworkers, and external agencies;
• Good research skills on the Internet and traditional sources of information;
• Excellent writing skills, including proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation for complex documentation;
• Ability to practice in other provinces in addition to Ontario is a plus
• Superior time management skills, multi-tasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision;
• Professional, responsive, and positive work attitude is critical.

2M7 Financial Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at 2M7 Financial Solutions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. 2M7 Financial Solutions will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
We thank all candidates in advance but will only contact those selected for interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $120,000.00-$160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details