Ross & McBride LLP is Hamilton’s largest law firm with a rich history of commitment to our clients and our community. We pride ourselves on offering a full-service menu of innovative and intelligent legal services to individuals, businesses, and institutions throughout our community and beyond.

Our Real Estate Department is currently looking for a full-time experienced legal assistant, who is able to work in a fast paced, extremely busy environment.  The candidate will work directly with John Hall, at the outset.

The ideal individual will have a minimum of 2+ years’ experience in the area of Commercial/Residential Real Estate and have experience drafting various documents for all stages of a real estate transaction (purchase/sale/mortgage/re-finance).  Knowledge of Unity, Teraview, and Title Insurance would also be an asset.  The candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, have the ability to manage priorities to ensure all deadlines are met, be able to multi-task, complete work with accuracy, work co-operatively, follow instructions with minimal supervision, take initiative, when required, and be efficient with time management. 

The candidate will also possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, which are necessary to draft correspondence and legal documents, schedule meetings and communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, and other professionals.     

Salary to be negotiated corresponding with the successful candidates experience.  Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Ross & McBride offers competitive salaries and benefits package, which includes extended health, dental, and vision, as well as an RRSP/DPSP program (matching up to $1500) and corporate gym membership.  Please send your resume in confidence to Dawn Power, Office Manager, at dpower@rossmcbride.com.  Salary to be negotiated corresponding with the successful candidates experience. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Our Firm’s success is built on the unique skills, perspectives, experiences and values of each individual. We encourage a corporate culture that respects and celebrates the dignity, value and diversity of all. The Firm is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and has created policies and procedures to meet the requirements under the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Human Rights Code. If you require accommodation in the application/interview process, please advise Dawn Power by contacting her at dpower@rossmcbride.com or by telephone at 905-667-6409. Where an accommodation is requested, Ross & McBride LLP will consult with the applicant and provide or arrange for suitable accommodation.