Oatley Vigmond is Ontario's Personal Injury Law firm, recognized for excellence, compassion, and advocacy. We are proud to have been named Law Firm of the Year by Best Lawyers and ranked among Canadian Lawyer’s Top 10 Ontario Personal Injury Law Firms in 2025. Our team is dedicated to helping clients rebuild their lives after catastrophic injury and we extend that commitment to the community through philanthropic initiatives and events. Joining Oatley Vigmond means being part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and impact.
About the Role
We are seeking a detail‑oriented Undertakings Clerk to join our Barrie office. The ideal candidate is professional, organized, and eager to learn within a fast-paced legal environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Request transcripts and examinations for discovery transcripts
- Process invoices related to transcripts and examinations for discovery
- Send examination for discovery transcripts to clients
- Review transcripts and prepare undertaking charts
- Request plaintiff and defendant undertakings
- Receive plaintiff undertakings, coordinate scanning, obtain service instructions, and serve undertaking responses on counsel
- Receive and route defendant undertakings and seek lawyer instructions regarding motions, where necessary
- Provide counsel with updates on outstanding plaintiff undertakings
- Work closely with Law Clerks and Legal Assistants to ensure files continue to progress efficiently
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES:
- 1 to 2 years of civil litigation experience is considered an asset
- Legal Assistant, Law Clerk, or Paralegal diploma
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent judgment and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook, along with the ability to quickly learn new software applications
Why Join Us?
- Work with one of Canada’s most respected law firms.
- Be part of a collaborative, innovative team.
- A culture that values community, and professional growth.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply now by sending your application to Pearl Graham at [email protected].
We thank all candidates for their interest in Oatley Vigmond; however, only those selected to move forward will be contacted.
Oatley Vigmond is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds. We provide a workplace that is inclusive and welcoming. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
For more information about our firm, please visit our website at www.oatleyvigmond.com.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: From $43,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Barrie, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you legally allowed to work in Canada?
Work Location: In person
