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

Scarfone Hawkins LLP

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Hamilton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Scarfone Hawkins LLP is an established and growing law firm seeking a talented Paralegal/Litigation Law Clerk/Legal Assistant to work in the broad practice areas 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

Who you are

Completion of a postsecondary Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Law Clerk program
Previous civil and commercial litigation experience considered an asset
Attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Automated Civil Litigation ("ACL");
Philips SpeechExec;
PC Law;
Adobe Acrobat DC (document merging, bookmarking, hyperlinking, etc.); and,
Caselines.
Solid computer and typing skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office software
Role up your sleeves, proactive & positive attitude
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 timemanagement, organizational and document/file management skills
Highly organized and detail oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What's in it for you:

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

Salary:
$40,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits: