Careers
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Careers at Martin & Hillyer Associates
Martin & Hillyer Associates is one of Ontario’s pre-eminent law firms. We have been located in Burlington for over 50 years, and have been recognized as a Best Firm by Best Lawyers in Canada.
When you start a career with Martin & Hillyer Associates, you become part of a firm that is strongly committed to its people, the clients we serve, and the community at large.
Applicants are invited to send applications to careers@mhalaw.ca.
Current Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. There are no open positions available at this time, please check back soon for future opportunities.
Part Time Personal Injury Law Clerk
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 Part Time Law Clerk, assisting David Hayward. The successful applicant must have experience in Civil Litigation, Person Injury, and Accident 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. Applicants are invited to send their applications to careers@mhalaw.ca.