legal assistant Hamilton
Job description
Paralegal/Litigation Law Clerk/Legal Assistant – Hybrid Role
Full Time – Permanent
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
- 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
- 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
While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Scarfone Hawkins
CEO: Donald Hawkins
Revenue: $5 to $25 million (USD)
Size: 1 to 50 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.shlaw.ca
Year Founded: 1975
