law clerk Hamilton
Job description
Ross & McBride LLP is Hamilton’s largest law firm with a rich history of commitment to our clients and our community. We pride ourselves on offering a full-service menu of innovative and intelligent legal services to individuals, businesses, and institutions throughout our community and beyond.
Our Personal Injury Law Group is currently looking for a full-time Law Clerk, who is able to work in a fast paced, extremely busy environment. The candidate will work directly with Anandi Naipaul, Chair & Partner in the Personal Injury Department.
The ideal individual will have 5+ years’ experience in the area of Personal Injury Law. They will have a solid foundation in drafting pleadings, Affidavit of Documents, motions, mediations, LATs, and other legal documents. They will also be skilled at reviewing and summarizing medical records, organizing and collecting undertakings, preparing pre-trial and mediation briefs and have experience with all stages of trial preparation. Experience in both AB and Tort would be beneficial.
The candidate must possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, which are necessary to prepare and draft correspondence and legal documents, schedule meetings and communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, and other professionals.
Ross & McBride offers competitive salaries and benefits package, which includes extended health, dental, and vision, as well as an RRSP/DPSP program (matching up to $1500) and corporate gym membership. Please send your resume in confidence to Dawn Power, Office Manager, at the email address provided. Salary to be negotiated corresponding with the successful candidates experience. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Our Firm’s success is built on the unique skills, perspectives, experiences and values of each individual. We encourage a corporate culture that respects and celebrates the dignity, value and diversity of all. The Firm is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and has created policies and procedures to meet the requirements under the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Human Rights Code. If you require accommodation in the application/interview process, please advise Dawn Power by contacting her at the email address provided or by telephone at 905-667-6409. Where an accommodation is requested, Ross & McBride LLP will consult with the applicant and provide or arrange for suitable accommodation.
If you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- personal injury law clerk: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
About Ross McBride
Revenue: $5 to $25 million (USD)
Size: 51 to 200 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.rossmcbride.com
Year Founded: 1890
