Collections Paralegal

Collections Paralegal - Vancouver

Location: Vancouver, BC

Closing Date: June 5, 2026

Competition Number: MLTA-202605-049

Hybrid Work - remote 2 days/week

Base Salary: $80,000-$95,000. Compensation based on skills and experience

Who we are

MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 370 lawyers across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada s best law firms by the Globe and Mail , MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.

Job summary

MLT Aikins is looking for an experienced collections paralegal to join the team and work within our busy litigation practice. The Collections Paralegal is responsible for providing practice management and administrative support as part of a team of lawyers, paralegals and legal assistants performing BC-based debt recovery litigation work within a broader litigation practice. As a growing and dynamic firm, we are eager to hear from qualified applicants interested in joining our high-performing and collaborative team.

Our ideal candidate is self-motivated and highly organized and has superior time management skills as well as excellent interpersonal, communication and informal leadership skills. We are also looking for that candidate who has the ability to work independently, has excellent attention to detail, displays sound judgement rooted in tangible collections experience, can follow instructions with minimal supervision and who thrives in a fast-paced, professional team environment, while providing superior service to our clients.

Hybrid remote work is available for this position following completion of the probationary period.

Responsibilities include:

Using a business-minded approach to assess files for suit worthiness and likelihood of collection to align individual and team recovery efforts with collection potential

Collaborating with, and preparing recommendations for, responsible lawyers on next steps on files

Communicating with the team lead, lawyers, legal assistants, and paralegal peers to coordinate workflow and triage priority deliverables

Managing and calendaring a large number of collection deadlines

Maintaining an efficient and always current digital file system and matter status information in the firm and client portals, utilizing strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

Engaging the service of third-party vendors to assist with searches and service of documents

Communicating regularly with clients about the actions taken on debtor files

Making settlement and payment arrangements with debtors and their legal counsel

Initiating correspondence to debtors to encourage payment of delinquent accounts

Conferring with debtors by telephone in attempt to determine reason for overdue payment, reviewing terms of sales, service or credit contract with client

Drafting and assembling legal correspondence and documents and filing documents with the Court

Consistently recording time in alignment with the timekeeping practices required for the assigned portfolio

Working in partnership with the team lead and peers to drive continuous improvement and efficiency in the assigned portfolio

Contributing to the mentorship and development of peers and engaging in individual development activities to consistently deliver legal service excellence

Qualifications include:

Graduate of a recognized paralegal program or equivalent

Minimum of five years of paralegal experience in a BC-based litigation practice; experience in foreclosure or debt recovery litigation work is an asset

Advanced understanding of litigation process and court rules and procedures

Advanced computer skills including Adobe, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, legal timekeeping software and document management software

Ability to use online resources such as Collect Link, Techcom and Litigation Highway

Strong interpersonal skills and excitement to work in a dynamic, team-based environment

A client-focused approach and commitment to providing exceptional service to internal and external clients

We offer:

A competitive salary including individual performance bonus

Ongoing job-specific training and opportunities for professional development

Comprehensive coverage for health and wellness benefits

Access to group savings plans and investment options

Growth and development opportunities

Mentorship and support

A positive and inclusive work environment

Our Diversity Statement

MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and cover letter by using the Apply Button. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.