O’Connor MacLeod Hanna (OMH) is the largest full-service law firm in the Halton Region.
We offer employment opportunities to talented lawyers, students, legal assistants and law clerks, admin support, and accounting professionals. Our firm members are proud to call OMH their employer, and we are pleased to have an incredible team of talented individuals.
At OMH, we look for intelligent, ethical, and driven individuals. We pride ourselves on being a place where firm members, clients, and the community feel welcome. Our staff is passionate about the law, open to learning, and genuinely care about each other, their work, and their clients. Regardless of the position, the ideal candidate is committed to improving themselves, the firm, and the community.
Top talent is always welcome
We believe in giving our staff the autonomy to do fulfilling work and grow their careers. Our shared vision for our clients, firm, and community bonds us. We offer development opportunities for all staff, diverse and complex work, and the ability to get involved in our firm and the broader community.
Our junior and senior firm members believe in respect, collegiality, and inclusion. At OMH, everyone can excel and contribute to the firm’s success. With firm-wide events and a robust social committee, we focus on making OMH a place where people are excited to come to work.
We have an open-door policy and believe in fostering an environment of interconnected professionals who collaborate to achieve the best possible results. Whether it’s a question, concern, or a quick brainstorm, we make the time for our colleagues to help everyone achieve their best results.
We work hard, but we don’t forget to have some fun along the way. OMH has a very active and creative social committee. Social events at the firm have included everything from fine dining at our Christmas parties to croquet and bocce ball barbecues on the front lawn of our premises. We have escaped from locked rooms, cruised the great lakes, ridden the iron horse through the Credit Valley, walked the tight ropes in Blue Mountain, attended the horse races at Mohawk Raceway and taken in a show at Stage West, among numerous other events.
We also understand that a thriving life outside of the work environment positively contributes to work morale and output; OMH believes in maintaining a work-life balance, and we give our firm members the space and time to keep active and healthy personal lives.
Student Articling Programs
At OMH, we are committed to helping our students develop their legal and professional talents.
We offer our students opportunities for mentorship across practice areas and social events to help them feel connected to the OMH community. As a full-service firm, we offer diverse work opportunities and the ability to find your niche in the legal field. We want to invest in you as a person; to achieve this, we offer a work-life balance that will allow you to perform your best and achieve a thriving personal and professional life.
We see our students as our future partners. As a firm, we form strong relationships with our students and are committed to rehiring those who demonstrate a passion for law, teamwork, and a strong work ethic.
Current Opportunities
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Litigation Law Clerk
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O'Connor MacLeod Hanna LLP is a mid-size, full-service law firm, with a well-established practice located in the heart of Halton Region.
We proudly provide a friendly, team-oriented working environment for our lawyers and staff.
Our commitment to providing excellent client service and our strong involvement in our community have consistently made us Halton’s law firm of choice.
You can be your best here. We are a part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can enhance your career and where your well-being is championed. You are an experienced and a self-driven law clerk with an opportunity to join our Litigation department at the law offices in Oakville.
Job Title: Litigation Law Clerk
Job Requirements:
- Self-starter with a minimum of 3+ years working experience as a legal clerk
- Law Clerk or Paralegal certification preferred or equivalent experience
- Professional demeanour and strong organizational, investigative, fact finding, and problem-solving skills
- Critical attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication and inter-personal skills
- Must be able to work independently, to prioritize client needs and assignments, and to solve issues with minimal supervision
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Takes initiative, is pro-active, and must be able to manage time effectively
- Experience with construction, small claims, civil and/or estate litigation preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook) are necessary. Experience with time docketing software would be an asset
- Experience prepping counsel for motions, mediations, and trial
Job Responsibilities:
- Performs full legal clerical work of a responsible and confidential nature for one or more lawyers
- Knowledge of various commercial, civil, construction, and estate laws
- Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure a must
- Preparing documentation in support of civil, estate, construction, and small claims litigation proceedings
- Drafting minor pleadings, undertakings charts, construction lien documentation, simple motions, affidavits, and affidavit of documents
- In-depth review and maintenance of court files
- Open files, update client information, and prepare invoices through legal software
- Direct communications by email and telephone with clients, lawyers, and public officials including scheduling meetings, court appearances, and directing inquiries
- Addressing and responding to routine correspondence not requiring the supervising lawyer’s attention and initiating follow-up action as required
- Other clerical assistances as may be required
Job Rewards:
This position is a contract or permanent full-time role based on experience. We offer a competitive salary and paid vacation, with health insurance plan benefits and company retirement program matching after an initial waiting period.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you are interested in this meaningful role on our caring and dynamic team, please forward your resume in confidence to:
Human Resource Department
700 Kerr Street
Oakville, ON, L6K 3W5
Email: jobs@omh.ca
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