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The Ross Firm – serving Ontario – We bring sophisticated technology to keep your costs down, stay on top of the law, and make sure you’re informed throughout your case. Excellence + Value is what we do. The Ross Firm has offices located in Goderich, Stratford, Kincardine and Port Elgin.
Corporate/Commercial Law Clerk – NEW
We are seeking a tech savvy, highly motivated, articulate, team-oriented clerk to join our corporate law team. The Ross Firm runs a paperless, cloud-based practice. Our corporate team handles incorporations, amendments, and managing ongoing corporate maintenance of all our corporate clients. The practice covers southwestern Ontario and beyond, including our six offices in Goderich, Stratford, Kincardine, Port Elgin, Owen Sound and Walkerton. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of practice specific experience and be able to work with minimal supervision. They will have proven client management skills, strong analytical, communication, and drafting skills, an entrepreneurial attitude, and a love of technology and innovation.
Primary Duties:
- Work closely with the lawyers, clerks and administrative professionals with carriage of each file.
- Effectively participate on the team to provide excellent service to clients.
- Communicate by telephone and e-mail with clients, opposing counsel, corporate agents, and other parties as required and or instructed.
- Complete all substantive information gathering, drafting and participate in the management of corporate/commercial projects/closings
- Operate seamlessly with technology and practice software, including, but not limited to Unity, CLIO, Net Documents, Microsoft Office, Fox-It, and Adobe.
- Maintain daily task list for all client files.
- Any other tasks as assigned.
The Ross Firm values our professional staff. We have implemented a 4-day work week as well as a defined benefit pension plan. These programs complement our existing benefit coverage and fitness contribution plans. We are flexible and have work from home options when required and at least one day each week. Remuneration will account for experience.
Interested candidates with a desire to live and work in a rural environment with a dynamic team, participate in a 21st century practice, and be a key member of a dynamic team should apply in confidence with a cover letter and resume through our website at bmeriam@rossfirm.com. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
Real Estate Lawyer – NEW
We are seeking a tech savvy, highly motivated, articulate, team-oriented real estate lawyer to join our real estate team. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of practice specific experience with a focus on real estate law. They will have proven client management skills, detail oriented, strong communication, an entrepreneurial attitude, and a love of technology and innovation.
The Ross Firm runs a paperless, cloud-based practice. The litigation team covers southwestern Ontario and beyond, including our six offices in Goderich, Stratford, Kincardine, Port Elgin, Owen Sound and Walkerton.
Remote work options are available.
The main responsibilities for this role will include but not be limited to:
- Carriage of and responsibility for managing real estate and municipal real estate files.
The Ross Firm values our licensees and our professional staff. We have implemented a 4-day work week as well as a defined benefit pension plan. These programs complement our existing benefit coverage and fitness contribution plans. We are flexible and have work from home options when required and at least one day each week. Remuneration structure is flexible and will account for experience. Interested candidates should apply in confidence with a cover letter and resume through our website or at bmeriam@rossfirm.com. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
Civil Litigation Paralegal – NEW
We are seeking a tech savvy, highly motivated, articulate, team-oriented paralegal to join our civil law and criminal teams. The Ross Firm runs a paperless, cloud-based practice. Our civil litigation and criminal teams handle a wide variety of matters and covers southwestern Ontario and beyond, including our six offices in Goderich, Stratford, Kincardine, Port Elgin, Owen Sound and Walkerton. The successful candidate will have 5 years of experience in Small Claims Court, Landlord Tenant Board, Provincial Offences, and Criminal and be able to work with minimal supervision. Provincial Prosecution experience is an asset. The successful candidate will have proven client management skills, strong analytical, communication, and drafting skills, an entrepreneurial attitude, and a love of technology and innovation. Primary Duties:
- Work closely with the licensees, clerks and administrative professionals with carriage of each file.
- Effectively participate on the team to provide excellent service to clients.
- Draft pleadings, including statements of claim, applications, defences, affidavit of documents, motion records, affidavits, orders, and any other documents as instructed.
- Draft correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties as required and or instructed.
- Communicate by telephone and e-mail with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties as required and or instructed.
- Operate seamlessly with technology and practice software, including, CLIO, ACL, Net Documents, Wise Time, Microsoft Office, Nuance/Kofax, and Adobe.
- Demonstrate domain knowledge, and specific familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure, relevant legislation, and significant cases in your day to day work.
- Maintain daily task list for all client files and docket your time.
- Any other tasks as assigned.
The Ross Firm values our professional staff. We have implemented a 4-day work week as well as a defined benefit pension plan. These programs complement our existing benefit coverage and fitness contribution plans. We are flexible and have work from home options when required and at least one day each week. Remuneration will account for experience and your book of business. Interested candidates with a desire to live and work in a rural environment with a dynamic team, participate in a 21st century practice, and be a key member of a dynamic team should apply in confidence with a cover letter and resume through our website at bmeriam@rossfirm.com. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted
Senior Bookkeeper/ Accountant – NEW
The Ross Firm practice covers southwestern Ontario and beyond, including our six in Goderich, Stratford, Kincardine, Port Elgin, Owen Sound and Walkerton. The Ross Firm brings sophisticated technology to keep your costs down, stay on top of the law, and make sure you’re informed throughout your case. Excellence + Value is what we do. Our clients benefit from our integrated team approach, which enables us to deal comprehensively with issues that touch on different areas of the law.
We are seeking a tech savvy and highly motivated Senior Bookkeeper/ Accountant to join our team. We run a paperless, cloud-based practice. The successful candidate can work out of our Goderich office and/or work remotely. They will also have at least four years of accounting experience and be able to work independently.
What you can expect:
The Ross Firm values excellence, objectivity and value. We have implemented a 4-day work week as well as a defined benefit pension plan. These programs complement our existing benefit coverage and fitness contribution plans. Remuneration will account for experience.
Be part of a company where your primary duties will include:
- Manage, maintain and keep accurate financial records;
- Conduct day-to-day accounting transactions;
- Account reconciliation and analysis;
- Process cheques, e-transfers, credit card payments, accounts payable, and payroll;
- Prepare financial projections and monitoring results;
- Be the main point of contact and manage the relationship with the bank, insurance, accounting firm and other suppliers as needed;
- Review and monitor annual budget;
- Prepare reports including but not limited to cash flow, year-end, MAR, costing, financial results, variance, key metrics and special reports as needed; and
- Conduct real estate banking.
Consider joining our team if you have:
- A minimum four years of accounting experience;
- Strong accounting knowledge and skills obtained through experience and/or designation;
- Experience working with QuickBooks online and Clio, considered beneficial;
- Knowledge of compliance reporting within a law firm, considered beneficial;
- Strong computer skills;
- Critical thinking skills and flexibility to adapt quickly to change.
How to apply:
Interested candidates with a desire to live and work in a rural environment with a dynamic team, participate in a 21st century practice, and be a key member of the team should apply in confidence with a cover letter and resume to hrresults@w-u.on.ca. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
We are dedicated to maintaining a respectful, fair and equitable work environment, and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.
Civil Litigation Lawyer – NEW
We are seeking a tech savvy, highly motivated, articulate, team-oriented civil litigation lawyer to join our litigation team. The Ross Firm runs a paperless, cloud-based practice. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of practice specific experience with a focus on civil litigation law. They will have proven client management skills, detail oriented, strong communication, an entrepreneurial attitude, and a love of technology and innovation.
The Ross Firm runs a paperless, cloud-based practice. The litigation team covers southwestern Ontario and beyond, including our six offices in Goderich, Stratford, Kincardine, Port Elgin, Owen Sound and Walkerton.
Remote work options are available.
The main responsibilities for this role will include:
- Carriage of and responsibility for managing civil litigation files.
The Ross Firm values our licensees and our professional staff. We have implemented a 4-day work week as well as a defined benefit pension plan. These programs complement our existing benefit coverage and fitness contribution plans. We are flexible and have work from home options when required and at least one day each week. Remuneration structure is flexible and will account for experience. Interested candidates should apply in confidence with a cover letter and resume through our website or at bmeriam@rossfirm.com. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
Legal Assistant/Receptionist (Owen Sound) – NEW
We are seeking a tech savvy, highly motivated, articulate, team-oriented legal assistant/receptionist to join our team. The Ross Firm runs a paperless, cloud-based practice. The practice covers southwestern Ontario and beyond, including our six offices in Goderich, Stratford, Kincardine, Port Elgin, Owen Sound and Walkerton. The successful candidate will be located in Grey County to work out of our Owen Sound office and have at least 2 years of legal assistant/reception experience and be able to work with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will have experience working in criminal law and/or civil litigation. They will have proven client management skills, strong analytical, communication, and drafting skills, an entrepreneurial attitude, and a love of technology and innovation.
Primary Duties:
- Reception/office coverage
- Answering phones
- Greeting clients
- Witnessing will signings
- Delivering/picking up mail
- Setting up courier and picking up/dropping off same
- Doing bank runs (sometimes travel to other towns required)
- Scanning documents
- Scheduling
- Taking payments
- Intake and ID verification
- Opening files
- Closing files
- COVID screening and sanitizing
- Coordinating office ordering with Office Manager
- Assisting with the day-to-day work on criminal and/or civil litigation files
- Managing lawyer/paralegal calendars with respect to court dates and client meetings
- Assisting with any court documents, filing, serving as required
- Any other tasks as requested by management, lawyers, paralegals or support staff.
The Ross Firm values our professional staff. We have implemented a 4-day work week as well as a defined benefit pension plan. These programs complement our existing benefit coverage and fitness contribution plans. Remuneration will account for experience.
Interested candidates with a desire to live and work in a rural environment with a dynamic team, participate in a 21st century practice, and be a key member of a dynamic team should apply in confidence with a cover letter and resume through our website at bmeriam@rossfirm.com. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
Legal Assistant-Receptionist (Kincardine) – NEW
We are seeking a tech savvy, highly motivated, articulate, team-oriented legal assistant/receptionist to join our team. The Ross Firm runs a paperless, cloud-based practice. The practice covers southwestern Ontario and beyond, including our six offices in Goderich, Stratford, Kincardine, Port Elgin, Owen Sound and Walkerton. The successful candidate will be located in Bruce County to work out of our Kincardine or Port Elgin office and have at least 2 years of legal assistant/reception experience and be able to work with minimal supervision. They will have proven client management skills, strong analytical, communication, and drafting skills, an entrepreneurial attitude, and a love of technology and innovation.
Primary Duties:
- Reception/office coverage
- Answering phones
- Greeting clients
- Witnessing will signings
- Delivering/picking up mail
- Setting up courier and picking up/dropping off same
- Doing bank runs (sometimes travel to other towns required)
- Scanning documents
- Scheduling
- Taking payments
- Intake and ID verification
- Opening files
- Closing files
- COVID screening and sanitizing
- Coordinating office ordering with Office Manager
- Any other tasks as requested
The Ross Firm values our professional staff. We have implemented a 4-day work week as well as a defined benefit pension plan. These programs complement our existing benefit coverage and fitness contribution plans. Remuneration will account for experience.
Interested candidates with a desire to live and work in a rural environment with a dynamic team, participate in a 21st century practice, and be a key member of a dynamic team should apply in confidence with a cover letter and resume through our website at bmeriam@rossfirm.com. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
Real Estate Clerk – NEW
We are seeking a tech savvy, highly motivated, articulate, team-oriented clerk to join our real estate team. The Ross Firm runs a paperless, cloud-based practice. Our real estate team handles commercial and residential real estate. The practice covers southwestern Ontario and beyond, including our six offices in Goderich, Stratford, Kincardine, Port Elgin, Owen Sound and Walkerton. The successful candidate will be located in Bruce County to work out of our Kincardine or Port Elgin office and have at least 5 years of practice specific experience and be able to work with minimal supervision. They will have proven client management skills, strong analytical, communication, and drafting skills, an entrepreneurial attitude, and a love of technology and innovation.
Primary Duties:
- Work closely with the lawyers, clerks and administrative professionals with carriage of each file.
- Effectively participate on the team to provide excellent service to clients.
- Communicate by telephone and e-mail with clients, opposing counsel, real estate agents, banks, mortgage brokers and other parties as required and or instructed.
- Operate seamlessly with technology and practice software, including, but not limited to Unity, CLIO, Net Documents, Microsoft Office, Fox-It, and Adobe.
- Maintain daily task list for all client files.
- Any other tasks as assigned.
The Ross Firm values our professional staff. We have implemented a 4-day work week as well as a defined benefit pension plan. These programs complement our existing benefit coverage and fitness contribution plans. We are flexible and have work from home options when required and at least one day each week. Remuneration will account for experience.
Interested candidates with a desire to live and work in a rural environment with a dynamic team, participate in a 21st century practice, and be a key member of a dynamic team should apply in confidence with a cover letter and resume through our website at bmeriam@rossfirm.com. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
Family Law Clerk
We are seeking a tech savvy, highly motivated, articulate, team-oriented clerk to join our family law team. The Ross Firm runs a paperless, cloud-based practice. Our family law team handles complex property matters, including farm files and corporate files, as well as custody and access matters, support claims, marriage and cohabitation agreements, adoptions, and child protection work. The family law team covers southwestern Ontario and beyond, including our four offices in Goderich, Stratford, Kincardine, Port Elgin, Owen Sound and Walkerton.
The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of practice specific experience and be able to work with minimal supervision. They will have proven client management skills, strong analytical, communication, and drafting skills, an entrepreneurial attitude, and a love of technology and innovation.
Primary Duties:
- Work closely with the lawyers, clerks and administrative professionals with carriage of each file.
- Effectively participate on the team to provide excellent service to clients.
- Draft pleadings, including applications, answers, and reply, drafting affidavits, motions, conference briefs, requests to admit, and any other documents as instructed.
- Draft correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties as required and or instructed.
- Communicate by telephone and e-mail with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties as required and or instructed.
- Compile complex financial statements and net family property statements, including review and analysis of corporate financial statements and business evaluations, as well as complex farm properties.
- Operate seamlessly with technology and practice software, including, but not limited to CLIO, Divorcemate, Microsoft Office, Nuance, and Adobe.
- Demonstrate domain knowledge, and specific familiarity with the Family Law Rules, procedure, relevant legislation, and significant cases in your day to day work.
- Maintain daily task list for all client files and docket your time.
- Any other tasks as assigned.
The Ross Firm values our professional staff. We have implemented a 4-day work week as well as a defined benefit pension plan. These programs complement our existing benefit coverage and fitness contribution plans. We are flexible and have work from home options when required and at least one day each week. Remuneration will account for experience.
Interested candidates with a desire to live and work in a rural environment with a dynamic team, participate in a 21st century practice, and be a key member of a dynamic team should apply in confidence with a cover letter and resume through our website at bmeriam@rossfirm.com. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted
Corporate/Commercial Lawyer
We are seeking a tech savvy, highly motivated, articulate, team-oriented corporate/commercial lawyer to join our solicitor team. The Ross Firm runs a paperless, cloud-based practice. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of practice specific experience with a focus on corporate/commercial law. They will have proven client management skills, detail oriented, strong communication, an entrepreneurial attitude, and a love of technology and innovation.
The Ross Firm runs a paperless, cloud-based practice. The solicitor team covers southwestern Ontario and beyond, including our six offices in Goderich, Stratford, Kincardine, Port Elgin, Owen Sound and Walkerton.
Remote work options are available.
The main responsibilities for this role will include:
- Carriage of and responsibility for managing corporate/commercial files.
The Ross Firm values our licensees and our professional staff. We have implemented a 4-day work week as well as a defined benefit pension plan. These programs complement our existing benefit coverage and fitness contribution plans. We are flexible and have work from home options when required and at least one day each week. Remuneration structure is flexible and will account for experience. Interested candidates should apply in confidence with a cover letter and resume through our website or at qmross@rossfirm.com. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.