Description:
- Interaction with external clients and law firms with respect to loan inquiries and applications
- Educate external clients and law firms on loan processes, terms and product options
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service to build and maintain strong relationship with clients, personal injury lawyers/clerks/law firms and educating them on BridgePoint’s various products, processes and services
- Participating in various marketing initiatives including conferences, presentations to law firms, attendance at various networking events
Risk Assessment
- Receive and act on loan applications from external clients and law firms, discussing same with both the applicant and counsel, requesting the appropriate information/documentation to complete due diligence and an assessment of the claim
- Provide written reports and recommendations for financing of a client, including identification of risks and quantum of claim
- Monitor the progress of legal claims that remain outstanding where BridgePoint has an ongoing security interest
- Monitor and evaluate new developments in personal injury law that may have an impact on the business activities undertaken by BridgePoint in the jurisdictions in which is operates.
- Constant communication with team members to ensure excellence in client experience
- Some marketing initiatives may be required from time to time including attendance at conferences/events when necessary.
Continuous Improvement
- Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements and control procedures
- Legal research and monitoring trends in personal injury decisions at both court and tribunal levels
- Participating in continuing legal education and internal training opportunities
Education
College Diploma or Degree from a recognized Law Clerk or Paralegal program.
Skills & Qualifications
- Post-secondary education and qualification as a Law Clerk and/or Paralegal
- 7+ years’ experience working as a Law Clerk and/or Paralegal in personal injury law, preferable for both plaintiff and defence firms
- Preference will be given to those with experience in a variety of claim types: motor vehicle, slip and fall, occupier’s liability, STD/LTD, and assault
- Solid background in/understanding of tort law and the differences between exposure and realistic recovery values
- Knowledge of civil litigation procedures and insurance regulations in other provinces would be an asset.
- Excellent written and verbal language skills with attention to detail
- Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills
- Exceptional ability to work well under pressure, efficiently handling multiple tasks and a strong ability to prioritize
- Possess strong interpersonal and business development skills to maintain customer relationships with client companies
- Possess advanced computer skills; ability to learn new processes and tools quickly is essential
- Strong work ethic with ability to work both independently and as a team member
- Team player - ability to work with people from multiple teams (primarily liaising with Risk Assessment, Loan Operations and Sales)
- Some travel, attendance at conferences and various events, ability to work outside of normal office hours as required
- This is a HANDS-ON, ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES ROLE