Job Description

Job description

Martin & Hillyer Associates, one of Ontario's pre-eminent law firms located in Burlington for over 50 years, has an opening for a

Full Time Law Clerk,

assisting Laura Hillyer and James Page

.

The successful applicant must be experienced in Civil Litigation, Personal Injury and Accidents Benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

Draft pleadings, settlement/mediation and pre-trial briefs for lawyer review Prepare various court documents, motion materials and applications as required before the Superior Court and Licence Appeals Tribunal Prepare for and attend at trial Oversee day-to-day management of files Prepare Affidavit of Documents, undertaking charts, answer undertakings given at discovery Review files re status and moving forward Answer undertakings given at discovery Liaise with client/lawyer inquiries via telephone and email Deal with all aspects of Tort and AB-side of all files Preparation of Bills of Costs, client disbursement lists and client accounts Processing mail, faxes, photocopying, emailing and occasional reception coverage is required Other duties as assigned

The successful candidate must:

Have knowledge of legal principles and practices through education and related experience Have software knowledge of MS-Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Outlook and PC Law Software knowledge of Filevine would be an asset Possess the interpersonal skills necessary in order to effectively communicate and empathize with clients, lawyers and staff Be a self starter who is capable of working both independently and as part of a group Be motivated and highly organized, with the ability to prioritize Possess the ability to work in a fast paced environment Be able to work extended hours when necessary

Compensation:

Competitive Salary plus Benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

We thank you in advance for your interest in Martin & Hillyer Associates; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

Civil Litigation and Personal Injury: minimum 10 years experience preferred

Application questions

You have requested that Indeed ask candidates the following questions:

How many years of Civil Litigation and Personal Injury experience do you have? What is your post secondary education?
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:

Burlington, ON L7P 5B1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

legal assistant: 10 years (required)
Work Location: In person