Law Clerk

BJRC Recruiting; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Legal Recruitment Consultant in Hamilton, Ontario, to manage litigation files and ensure compliance with Ontario court procedures. The ideal candidate will have a Law Clerk diploma and at least three years of relevant experience. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ relevant experience in a legal setting.
• In-depth knowledge of Ontario court procedures and policies.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize litigation files from inception to closure.
• Prepare, issue, serve, and file all required court documents.
• Provide litigation support before and during motions, trials, and hearings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Law Clerk or Legal Assistant diploma/certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Kofax

Adobe Acrobat

Document management systems

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$55,000.00/yr - CA$70,000.00/yr

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Legal Recruitment Consultant at BJRC Recruiting

Law Clerk or Legal Assistant, Litigation

Location: Hamilton, ON

Our client, a leading full service law firm, seeks to add a law clerk/legal assistant to their litigation team primarily focusing on mortgage enforcement matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and organize litigation files from inception to closure.
• Calculate litigation timelines, track key dates, and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Prepare, issue, serve, and file all required court documents.
• Liaise with clients, administrative staff, lawyers, and law clerks.
• Communicate with Court staff, fostering positive working relationships.
• Draft and/or assist in drafting court materials, including Affidavits, Motions, Affidavits of Documents, Bills of Costs, and Facta.
• Utilize the Ontario Online Filing Portal and Case Center (experience preferred).
• Access legal precedents and case law via CanLII (familiarity preferred).
• Handle service and filing of court documents.
• Stay informed on court practices and practice notices, particularly in the Hamilton, Toronto, Barrie, Milton, Ottawa, and London regions.
• Provide litigation support before and during motions, trials, and hearings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Law Clerk or Legal Assistant diploma/certificate with a minimum of three years’ relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Ontario court procedures and policies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word and Excel), Kofax, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with document management systems such as iManage.
• Ability to manage high volumes of work and meet tight deadlines.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a large team.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting and Law Practice

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