Job Description

This is a unique opportunity for a position in a small, three lawyer firm practicing in Napanee, Ontario. We also provide services in the areas of Kingston, Picton and Belleville and have a satellite branch office in Kaladar. A successful candidate will need to reside in this area and work is required in-person at our Napanee office. This position will include clerking in the area of criminal law.

This position is primarily as a criminal law clerk. The position involves interaction with clients, drafting the necessary documents and correspondence in accordance with the assigned lawyers instructions. This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday in our Napanee, Ontario office. An ideal candidate should have a Law Clerk diploma and the following:
-Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively
- Proficiency in using legal software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting legal documents, conducting interviews, and communicating with clients and colleagues
- Attention to detail for proofreading legal documents and ensuring accuracy
- Ability to conduct legal research using various resources to support case preparation
- Strong clerical skills for file management, data entry, and maintaining organized records
- Familiarity with legal drafting techniques and terminology
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee assistance program Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:

Greater Napanee, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:

law clerk: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-10-15