Job Description

Littlejohn Barristers, recently voted Best Personal Injury Law Firm in the Barrie Advance 2021 Reader's Choice Awards, is looking to hire a Junior Law Clerk, with 2 to 3 years of experience, for an exciting opportunity to work in a growing law firm with plenty of room for development and learning. We take great pride in providing a solid work-life balance and strive to promote from within.

Our firm's practice is restricted to handling only serious personal injury lawsuits, including motor vehicle accidents, occupier's liability, and long-term disability claims.

The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for, requesting, organizing and producing documents, identifying and answering undertakings, setting matters down for Trial, scheduling appointments, assisting with answering phones, and assisting with Trial preparation work when requested. May be required to leave the office to deliver or pick up documents, and/or file documents at the Court House, from time to time.

The ideal candidate(s) will have the following attributes: strong attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to work well independently and as the member of a team, and desire for a high level of responsibility in a fast paced environment.

A Law Clerk or Legal Assistant Diploma from a recognized Community College is required.

A valid Ontario Driver's Licence, current automobile insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle on a daily basis will be required as the successful candidate(s) may be requested to attend at the Court House or other locations on very short notice.

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and college transcripts via email, fax, or in person.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Barrie, ON L4N 1K9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

DCS / DEC (required)
Experience:

Law Clerk: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Ontario Driver's Licence and Insurance (required)
Work Location: In person