Law Clerk/legal Assistant - Hamilton, Canada - Scarfone Hawkins LLP

Scarfone Hawkins LLP

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Hamilton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Scarfone Hawkins LLP is an established and growing law firm seeking a talented Law Clerk/Legal Assistant with previous experience in personal injury and medical negligence for a full-time position.

We pride ourselves on excellence in everything we do, every day. If this matches what you are looking for, we want to hear from you

The job duties include:

Client intake and preparing Retainer Agreements
Monitor client's treatment
Obtaining medical records
Extensive client contact
Composing and revising letters and legal documents, such Statements of Claim, Requests to Admit, Offers to settle, etc.
Arranging appointments, Examinations for Discovery, Pretrials, Trials and preparing matters for Trial, including coordinating witnesses, assembling document briefs, expert briefs, liability briefs and pleading briefs
Requesting and following up with productions and undertakings
Ensuring that legal documents are processed and handled in a timely and efficient manner in order to comply with appropriate deadlines and the Rules of Civil Procedure
Preparing and assembling Affidavits of Documents, Motion Records, etc.
Preparing files for settlement
Accounting tasks
Trial preparation including notices under the Evidence Act
Preparing trial briefs
Organizing expert witnesses
Other administrative duties as required

Qualification:

Strong organizational skills
The ability to manage caseloads independently
Manage files from intake to Trial
Good working knowledge of Word, PC Law, Outlook Express, Excel and SpeechExec.
Minimum 2 years experience
Postsecondary education required

What's in it for you?

Convenient location in the heart of Hamilton's downtown core, close to restaurants, shops and public transportation
Opportunity to further develop your skills.
Comprehensive benefits package
Option to work remotely (parttime)

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$45,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

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