Job Description
Mortgage Enforcement Law Clerk
Status: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: 1565 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario
Application Deadline: The posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Merovitz Potechin LLP is seeking a Mortgage Enforcement Law Clerk with experience in mortgage enforcement and personal loans collection to join our growing team.
About Merovitz Potechin LLP
Merovitz Potechin LLP, The Referred to Law Firm, was established in 1976. Since that time, a knowledgeable team of lawyers and staff has been built upon the foundation of superior legal advice and exceptional client service. We are an equal opportunity law office in Ottawa that values teamwork, respect, integrity, caring and professionalism and believes in investing in people who share our commitment to upholding the Firm’s values and to providing exceptional service to clients.
Summary of position:
The ideal candidate will assist lawyers with litigation matters, with a heavy focus on mortgage enforcement and personal loans collections.
Work includes, but is not limited to:
Management of mortgage enforcement process from end to end.
Communicating directly with debtors, lenders and property managers for collection purposes
Drafting documents and reports
Assembly of motion records, affidavits, other court documents as required
Arranging for service of documents
Court filing
Opening and updating files and preparing documents in the ACL software
Coordinating Bring Forwards (BFs)
Other duties as required
Required Qualifications:
2-4 years of litigation, law clerk, legal assistant experience; comparable office or business experience may be considered
Some experience in residential real estate files, mortgage enforcement and/or personal loans collection and/or power of sale process is preferred
Familiarity with the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure is an asset
Familiarity with ACL Automated Civil Litigation software is an asset
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills; applicants must be fluent in English.
Superior interpersonal skills to interact with employees, lawyers, clients and external agencies
Superior attention to detail, time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
Professional, responsive and positive work attitude
Ability to accurately maintain filing systems and basic databases
Meticulous records maintenance skills.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
This is an excellent opportunity to grow your knowledge and expertise by working with an experienced team focused on personal and professional excellence.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Status: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: 1565 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario
Application Deadline: The posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Merovitz Potechin LLP is seeking a Mortgage Enforcement Law Clerk with experience in mortgage enforcement and personal loans collection to join our growing team.
About Merovitz Potechin LLP
Merovitz Potechin LLP, The Referred to Law Firm, was established in 1976. Since that time, a knowledgeable team of lawyers and staff has been built upon the foundation of superior legal advice and exceptional client service. We are an equal opportunity law office in Ottawa that values teamwork, respect, integrity, caring and professionalism and believes in investing in people who share our commitment to upholding the Firm’s values and to providing exceptional service to clients.
Summary of position:
The ideal candidate will assist lawyers with litigation matters, with a heavy focus on mortgage enforcement and personal loans collections.
Work includes, but is not limited to:
Management of mortgage enforcement process from end to end.
Communicating directly with debtors, lenders and property managers for collection purposes
Drafting documents and reports
Assembly of motion records, affidavits, other court documents as required
Arranging for service of documents
Court filing
Opening and updating files and preparing documents in the ACL software
Coordinating Bring Forwards (BFs)
Other duties as required
Required Qualifications:
2-4 years of litigation, law clerk, legal assistant experience; comparable office or business experience may be considered
Some experience in residential real estate files, mortgage enforcement and/or personal loans collection and/or power of sale process is preferred
Familiarity with the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure is an asset
Familiarity with ACL Automated Civil Litigation software is an asset
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills; applicants must be fluent in English.
Superior interpersonal skills to interact with employees, lawyers, clients and external agencies
Superior attention to detail, time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
Professional, responsive and positive work attitude
Ability to accurately maintain filing systems and basic databases
Meticulous records maintenance skills.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
This is an excellent opportunity to grow your knowledge and expertise by working with an experienced team focused on personal and professional excellence.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Mortgage Enforcement Law Clerk position is now open for candidates interested in the Real Estate sector. This role in Ottawa offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Real Estate is a plus.