Position: Foreclosure Paralegal
Type:  Permanent/Full Time
Location: Halifax, NS

McInnes Cooper is Atlantic Canada's largest single partnership. We pride ourselves on our ability to meet our clients' needs with professionalism, confidentiality and expertise. We are looking for an experienced Foreclosure Paralegal to work with the Bankruptcy/Insolvency Group in our Halifax office.

Summary:

Reporting to the Leader of Asset Recovery and Insolvency Group, this position works closely with one other Foreclosure Paralegal to manage, maintain and diversify assigned foreclosure files.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft demand letters;
• Draft pleadings using firm precedents;
• Deal with customers of Bank, calculating amounts required to bring accounts up to date and monitoring payments;
• Assign and instruct property manager;
• Approve estimates for repairs and cleaning where appropriate;
• Receive and respond to Bank inquiries;
• Prepare accounts;
• Pay invoices;
• Prepare Notices for advertising;
• Keep Litigation Highway updated;
• Maintain and manage bring forward system;
• Manage and prioritize files;
• Draft Sheriff's Deeds and Sheriff's Reports;
• Draft Bills of Costs, Affidavits and Certificates of Taxation;
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Educational Requirements:

• Paralegal course from recognized institution or equivalent experience;
• Proficient in Outlook, Word and Legal Vision;
• Litigation Highway experience an asset;
• Experience in foreclosures an asset;
• Mature, professional image and positive attitude;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deal with clients and Bank customers at all levels;
• Exceptional organizational abilities;
• Must be able to multi-task, produce a high volume of work with exceptional accuracy and be diligent to ensure utmost confidentiality is maintained at all times.

If you meet the criteria for this position and are looking for a career in an environment that demands excellence in client service and productivity, we would like to hear from you. We offer competitive and comprehensive wage, benefit and pension programs. A cover letter and resume should be submitted, quoting competition #CB-821 and salary expectations to:

McInnes Cooper
Human Resources
PO Box 730
Halifax NS  B3J 2V1
Fax:  (902) 425-6350 
E-mail:  resumes@mcinnescooper.com

We thank all applicants; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.