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Job Description Job Description Lawyer Christensen Law Firm - Cambridge, Ontario Christensen Law Firm is seeking a lawyer of the bar of Ontario. Our firm restricts its practice to unsecured debt collection. We have pioneered mass litigation programs for large credit granters and are changing the way debt collection is done in Canada. This is a full-time hybrid role at Christensen Law Firm in Cambridge, ON. The Lawyer will be responsible for representing clients in debt collection cases, providing legal advice, drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and participating in court proceedings. The Lawyer will use their legal knowledge and skills to help the firm secure the prompt and optimal recovery of our clients' unsecured debts. Take a look at our Web Site for more information: www.christensenlawfirm.com Why Christensen Law Firm? As a team member at Christensen Law Firm, you'll enjoy: Flexible work schedule to ensure a good work life balance Work from home options No Cost Benefits: Health care, dental, life insurance, vision and out of province Lifestyle and Health Spending Accounts Wellness Program/Employee Assistance Program Paid time off Friendly family atmosphere with fun company events Casual Dress Tuition Reimbursement Role Accountability Effectively managing a high volume of litigation files in a fast-paced environment Maximizing recoveries for our clients while complying with all regulatory, firm, and client compliance requirements and providing legal supervision of non-licensees in accordance with By-Law 7.1 of the Law Society of Ontario Under the direction of the Senior Lawyer and the other members of the Litigation Management team, ensuring that the firm's litigation files move forward efficiently and effectively by: Communicating with our clients to seek information and direction as needed Analyzing files to determine suit-worthiness and optimal judgment enforcement strategies Proactively reviewing files and legal documents to spot potential issues and prevent or correct errors Actively learning and mastering the firm's proprietary processes, the relevant law and the court rules, forms and procedures, working with the Senior Lawyers and other team members to optimize our processes and recoveries Drafting a variety of legal documents, including statements of claim, motions, applications, appeals, garnishments, affidavits, facta, minutes of settlement, letters, emails, reports, etc. Reviewing and, as required, signing a variety of legal documents, including motions, requisitions for default judgment or garnishment, certificates of completeness, etc. Overseeing the electronic registration and withdrawal of writs of execution Electronically registering charges and discharges of charges in accordance with negotiated minutes of settlement Conducting legal research and preparing legal memoranda and facta Representing clients in court at motions, settlement conferences, and other hearings, travelling as required Diligently docketing time, noting files, and utilizing the firm's various tracking and tickler systems Qualifications and Skills Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario 2-4 years of prior legal experience Familiarity with Superior Court and Small Claims Court rules, forms and procedures Excellent oral and written communication skills, including in legal d