Martin & Hillyer Associates, one of Ontario's pre-eminent law firms located in Burlington for over 50 years, has an opening for a Full Time Law Clerk, assisting Laura Hillyer and James Page. The successful applicant must be experienced in Civil Litigation, Personal Injury and Accidents 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 ranging from $50,000 to $70,000 per year, negotiable based on years of experience, skills and the value the candidate brings to the role.

Benefit from a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as access to an Employee Assistance Program.

We thank you in advance for your interest in Martin & Hillyer Associates; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience

- Civil Litigation and Personal Injury: minimum 5 years experience preferred

Application questions

You have requested that Indeed ask candidates the following questions:

- How many years of Civil Litigation and Personal Injury experience do you have?
- What is your post secondary education?

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Burlington, ON L7P 5B1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
- legal assistant: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Personal Injury Law Clerk (Burlington)
🏢 Martin u0026 Hillyer Associates
📍 Burlington