Dentons
Job title:
Paralegal, Restructuring, Insolvency & Bankruptcy
Company
Dentons
Job description
Dentons is designed to be different. Our firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries.Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2025); Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2025), and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2025).This role is an opportunity for you to join the world’s largest law firm, a firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.POSITION SUMMARYDue to growth in our practice areas, the Vancouver office is currently seeking a Paralegal to our Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy group.
The position will require a confident and reliable individual to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities and the successful applicant must be team-orientated and accustomed to working as a team with other lawyers, paraprofessionals and legal support professionals.RESPONSIBILITIES
- Daily file management through all stages of the legal process to ensure compliance with deadlines and court and client requirements
- Communicating directly with clients and opposing parties to coordinate and communicate progress and issue resolution
- Conducting and review due diligence searches and prepare appropriate summary and/or reporting documents
- Preparing various documents and pleadings including demand letters, statutory notices, notices of civil claim, default judgment, application materials and records, etc.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team-oriented environment
- Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative as required
- Managing property listings for judicial sales
- E-filing and paper filing court documents as required
- Arranging for service and filing of court documents
- Other duties as required and assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a paralegal working on secured mortgage/foreclosure files on behalf of financial institutions
- Strong understanding of foreclosure processes and related legal terminology
- Strong understanding of the BC Rules of Court
- Paralegal certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution (preferred)
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Advanced critical and strategic thinking skills
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
- Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative as required
- Ability to foster strong working relationships by working collaboratively in a team setting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and flexibility to learn internal computer systems and processes
- Experience with iManage or other document management systems preferred
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Professional, friendly demeanor with a strong ability to build productive relationships
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.The expected salary range for this role is $70,000- $95,000, commensurate with experience. At Dentons we are committed to offering equitable and competitive pay, we achieve this by aligning internal salary ranges for specific roles to similar positions in the external market. In the normal course, our practice is to hire, transfer and promote employees within the entry part of our range, adjusting as needed based on the prior experience, skills and competencies required for the role along with any market differentials.Recognizing our exceptional talent means providing a comprehensive total rewards package beyond a competitive salary. We have curated our employee benefits portfolio to offer inclusive and comprehensive wellbeing and developmental programs for our people. With extended benefits and mental health plans, paid time off, savings plans, fitness subsidy, parental leave top up and more, our benefits are flexible, aligned to our core values and supports the various needs of our people. Additionally, our personal and professional development programs include people networks, mentorships, and leadership series programming to help people grow their career.Note: Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location and employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Dentons reserves the right to alter these programs and offerings in whole or in part at any time without advance noticeEqual Opportunity StatementAt Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. We believe that IDEA is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to IDEA, we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employer’s for 14 consecutive years (2011-2024), as well as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2024) for the seventh time.Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.We are committed to providing you with an inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible workplace to support your success. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at .
Expected salary
$70000 – 95000 per year
Location
Vancouver, BC
Job date
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:23:27 GMT
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