Scarfone Hawkins LLP is a preeminent law firm located in the City of Hamilton with five decades providing outstanding legal services. We work together to create a vision of which everyone may be proud. We share our expertise with our community, through our involvement with charities and non-profits, by giving back to the region we call home.

We are currently seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our team.  The ideal candidate will work closely within a team, consisting of one lawyer and a senior law clerk, to support the day-to-day operations of their busy estate litigation and estate administration practice.  The administrative support provided by the candidate will include:

·         Transcription of legal correspondence and documentation

·         Management of calendars, including scheduling client meetings, court appearances, and internal deadlines

·         Organization of all incoming and outgoing correspondence and emails

·         Scanning and electronically cataloguing estate documents and belongings within the document management system

·         Assisting with other administrative duties as required to support the team

Qualifications:

• Completion of a post-secondary legal office administration program

• Minimum of two (2) years experience
• Good understanding of Rules of Civil of Procedure
• Strong transcription and typing skills
• Good understanding of legal reference materials, procedures, and legal filing systems
• Experienced and knowledgeable in MS Office Suite, and legal document management systems
• Excellent organization and communication skills 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently
• Familiarity with estate litigation and estate administration terminology an asset

Why You Want to Work at Our Firm:

·         Attractive base salary

·         Opportunities for career advancement within our firm

·         Flexible and hybrid remote work environment

·         Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance and more benefits package

·         Office conveniently located in the center of Hamilton's downtown core

·         Inclusive and diverse office environment with regular firm events

·         Ability to be a part of the community in which you work

Salary and compensation will be commensurate with experience. 

If you believe this aligns with your skills and experience, we want to hear from you. Please submit your cover letter and CV to be considered for this position to jpenney@shlaw.ca

Scarfone Hawkins LLP is 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.

We appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Jody Penney, HR Manager to jpenney@shlaw.ca