law clerk Hamilton
Job description
Avaliable Job Today Scarfone Hawkins LLP is an established and growing law firm seeking an experienced Paralegal/Law Clerk/Legal Assistant to work in the practice area of civil and commercial litigation. Our civil and commercial litigation team has quality and diverse files that provide challenging, fast-paced and interesting work in a dynamic, collegial team environment. We pride ourselves on excellence in everything we do, every day. If this matches what you are looking for, come join our team!
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Additional Hours maybe required based on operational needs
What you will be doing
- Preparing, assembling and organizing legal drafts including, but not limited to, pleadings, discovery and affidavits of documents
- Preparing trial briefs, exhibits and motions as required
- Maintaining document files and case correspondence both physically and electronically
- Organizing and maintaining calendar appointments for key dates and meetings
- Conducting searches
- Transcribing digital dictation
- Adhering to all company’s policies, guidelines and statutory/legislative requirements
- Attending and participating in team and supervision meetings
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Who you are
- Completion of a post-secondary Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
- At least 5 years of experience in civil litigation
- Attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with software, tools and database applications such as:
- Microsoft Outlook (email, calendar, tasks, etc.);
- Automated Civil Litigation (“ACL”);
- PC Law;
- Adobe Acrobat DC (document merging, bookmarking, hyperlinking, etc.);
- Solid computer and typing skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office software
- Recognize and respect people’s diversity, individual differences and perspectives
- Be willing to continuously learn and grow
- Be willing to work independently and part of a team
- Strong time-management, organizational and document/file management skills
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What's in it for you:
- Convenient location in the heart of Hamilton’s downtown core, close to restaurants, shops and transportation
- Opportunity to further develop your skills in this hybrid role
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Fantastic office culture
Scarfone Hawkins LLP is committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all persons. We encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants’ needs throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $45,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hamilton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- legal assistant/law clerk/paralegal: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hamilton, ON
