Foreclosure Law Clerk - Jobs in Saddledome

Job Description

ABOUT GOWLING WLGAt Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm #39;s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm #39;s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.PROFILEWe are looking for a Foreclosure Law Clerk to join our Mortgage Enforcement Team. The successful candidate will work in a team environment alongside other Law Clerks and Legal Administrative Assistants. They will bring excellent attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, utmost professionalism, and the ability to manage a busy file load.This position will provide maternity leave coverage with the temporary contract ending July 2025.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and review files;
• Prepare, issue, and serve all documents necessary from inception of the file to closure of the file;
• Liaise with all internal and external parties involved with the proceedings, including preparation of all correspondence;
• Monitor the various steps throughout the proceedings, dealing with any issues that may arise;
• Review all correspondence and respond;
• Receive and process all monies received in connection with the file;
• Prepare detailed reports to all necessary parties, entering complete file progress on applicable systems;
• Mentor and guide junior members of the team including other law clerks and legal administrative assistants;
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a Law Clerk/Paralegal in mortgage enforcement;
• A Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma from a recognized post secondary institution is required;
• A Law Clerk/Paralegal Diploma is preferred;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with staff, professionals, and in a team environment;
• Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment;
• In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles, and Alberta Rules of Court;
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Ability to handle a heavy and varied workload;
• Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to set priorities while dealing with conflicting and emerging priorities.

Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.Not sure if you meet all the requirements If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the , we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.