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New! Law Clerk/Legal Assistant - Litigation

We are currently seeking a full-time law clerk or legal assistant with a litigation background to join our team starting immediately.

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This position will provide support to our civil litigation lawyers, and assist in particular with employment, human rights, long-term disability, and personal injury files. This is a full-time and primarily in-office position.

Candidate requirements:

  • familiarity with civil litigation processes & procedures
  • at least 2 years experience in a law clerk or legal assistant position
  • very strong written and oral communication skills
  • exceptional organization and task-management skills
  • careful attention to detail
  • strong computer skills (proficiency using a Mac would be an asset)
  • a friendly and positive attitude

Key duties will include:

  • preparing & filing legal documents
  • client communication
  • drafting correspondence
  • scanning, filing and triaging incoming documents
  • obtaining and managing third-party documents & records
  • scheduling discoveries, mediations, and appointments
  • answering & directing calls
  • new client intake
  • preparing accounts; managing receipts & payments on client files
  • other clerical and administrative duties as required and directed

Salary range:

  • $47,000 to $58,000, commensurate with work experience.
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Why Nolan, Ciarlo LLP?

There are lots of reasons to join the team at Nolan, Ciarlo LLP:

  • competitive compensation
  • work-life balance prioritized
  • reasonable workloads and a manageable pace
  • flexible and relaxed work environment
  • friendly & supportive lawyers and staff
  • rewarding work helping local workers, small businesses, injury victims and members of our community
  • join a respected local firm with community roots going back over 100 years

Nolan, Ciarlo LLP is a medium-sized law firm in downtown Hamilton with over 100 years of history serving its community. We provide a wide range of services to our clients and specialize in employment (employee & employer), human rights, disability claims, personal injury, wills & estates, and civil litigation.

We aren’t a high-volume, ‘factory’ firm: our lawyers are hands-on with their files and prioritize building a personal connection with their clients.

While the practice is busy and dynamic, we place a high value on maintaining a friendly, flexible and balanced work environment for all our lawyers and staff, as well as fostering a close-knit atmosphere of co-operation, respect and kindness.