Lalande Personal Injury Law is a boutique firm in downtown Hamilton that specializes in four main areas of law - serious personal injury, wrongful death, long-term disability, and employment litigation.
We are looking for a legal assistant/law clerk to join our team, on contract, to cover a maternity leave from June 1, 2026 to July 1, 2026.
This is a hybrid position – with 4 days in the office and one day at home, if requested.
Your must haves:
You must be within a reasonable commutable distance to Hamilton - this is a hybrid position not a virtual position.
+2 years experience as a legal assistant in litigation. Plaintiff or insurance defence personal injury litigation is a bonus, as is disability law, or employment law.
Duties Expected:
answering calls.
assist with opening files.
requesting and reviewing productions.
coordinate documents for the discovery and the mediation process (you will not be assigned to trial process).
helping move files forward in an efficient and timely manner.
preparing legal documents and pleadings for filing and service.
manage undertakings and refusals.
general file handling and management (on tort files and some Accident Benefits files).
preparation of Affidavit of Documents, summaries of productions, and discovery briefs.
managing calendars (scheduling examinations for discoveries, mediations etc.).
maintaining contact with clients in a professional and understanding manner.
other general duties as required.
What we Expect:
you work well in a small business atmosphere.
familiarity with plaintiff or defence injury law
have good organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
be able to work with minimal supervision.
must demonstrate good grammatical skills in order to prepare legal correspondence and complete forms.
Have the ability to exercise patience, understanding, and good judgment when dealing with clients.
What we Offer
Casual dress.
Friday afternoons off from July 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.
A relaxed, very friendly and helpful office environment.
An accommodating hybrid role and/or accommodating days and hours.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
A comprehensive benefit plan.
Paid time off.
Lalande Personal Injury Lawyers are committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all persons. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants’ needs throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and updated resume to Heather Hennessey (
[email protected]).
We thank all applicants for their interest in our firm however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Casual dress
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision care
Work from home
Experience:
legal assistant: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hamilton, ON L8P 1A4
