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A Firm that Feels like Home.

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. 

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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.

  • Why choose OMH for your articling period?

    • Practical experience & mentorship

      Unlike some larger firms, OMH provides very practical experience in the practice of law. You will do much more at this firm than just prepare research memoranda. Students are regularly provided with the opportunity to attend court and to work on a range of files under a supervising lawyer, with direct client contact.

      At OMH, we have a well-established open-door policy for our students and each other. We find that this policy allows each articling student to engage all the lawyers here and develop a mentor relationship naturally, which helps to ensure that the student gets as much support as necessary.

      Community minded – internally and externally

      The Town of Oakville is a dynamic, growing community with ample opportunity for business development. On the personal side, it also happens to be a wonderful place to live and work. Deciding to article in Oakville is a positive lifestyle choice, and many of the lawyers in our firm live in Oakville or other municipalities in the Region of Halton. Oakville may be the place for you if you find yourself “turned off” by the thought of long commutes and the crowded downtown Toronto environment.

      As amazing as our external community is, we are also equally determined to make the work environment an enjoyable place to be. We pride ourselves on being a community; we have a low turnover of support staff and have a high number of long-time employees.

      At the end of the day, the lawyers and staff of OMH enjoy being together, which translates into a very positive work environment.

      We invest in our students

      Many of the lawyers at OMH began their legal careers with the firm through our articling program. We believe that this is the best way to develop and expand our firm. Approximately half the lawyers at OMH are former articling students of the firm. That means we are committed to helping you grow and develop your skills, focusing on your long-term growth and career trajectory at every step. 

  • How to Apply

    • The deadline to apply for an articling student position falls at the beginning of May each year. Please be advised that the application deadline has not yet been set for the 2024-2025 term. Please send your application to the attention of Orie Niedzviecki. Your application should include a cover letter, resume, law school and undergraduate transcripts, and reference letters.

Current Opportunities

  • CORPORATE COMMERCIAL LAWYER (2+ years)

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      O'Connor MacLeod Hanna LLP is a successful sixteen lawyer full service law firm, located in central Oakville, Ontario. The firm has a loyal client base and deep roots in the community. Commitment to client service, excellent value and our strong involvement in our community have consistently made us Oakville’s and Halton’s law firm of choice.

      The firm’s thriving business law department has an opening for a corporate and commercial lawyer with an opportunity to develop a successful business law practice in a wonderful community. The successful candidate would advise small, medium and large privately-owned businesses and not-for-profit/charitable organizations on various matters including the following:

      • Mergers, acquisitions and sales of businesses
      • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating various commercial contracts and agreements including, without limitation, leases and shareholders agreements
      • Assisting clients with business structuring and incorporating companies and not-for-profit/charitable entities
      • Incorporating and advising not-for-profit and charity organizations
      • Implementing corporate reorganizations and amalgamations
      • Financing transactions

      The ideal candidate will have two or more years of experience in corporate and commercial law. Candidates should be motivated, have strong client relationship skills, be team oriented and demonstrate an interest in business development.

      Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and ability.

      The successful candidate will have an opportunity to join a firm with a wonderful culture and a long-standing and well-recognized reputation serving Oakville, Halton and the broader area.

      If you are interested in this role in our firm, please forward your resume in confidence to: jobs@omh.ca

      We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

      No telephone inquiries, recruiters or agencies please.

    • Litigation Law Clerk

      • 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