legal jobs in Palermo, ON

We're hiring a full-time Licensed Paralegal to join our team! Competitive salary, benefits and additional perks. In office in Hamilton, Ontario. Applications close November 30, 2026.

About Us

Zare Paralegal Services is a WSIB paralegal practice located in Hamilton, Ontario. We represent injured workers, and only injured workers. We never act for employers.

Many of the people who come to us are living with pain, lost income and the stress of a system that can feel stacked against them. We practise in a trauma-informed way. That means we slow down, listen, explain things clearly and treat every client with dignity. We're looking for someone who already works this way, or wants to learn.

We're a small, close team, and we work collaboratively. Here's what that looks like day to day:

• Regular case meetings where we talk through files and strategy together
• An open door: questions are always welcome, whether you're new or experienced
• Hearing prep and debriefs with colleagues, especially after difficult files

We also respect your life outside work. We don't expect you to work evenings or weekends.

The Role

This is a hands-on advocacy role. You'll carry your own files from the first merit review all the way to hearing.

Here's some of what you'll do:

• Review files for merit and give clients an honest, compassionate assessment of their appeal
• Prepare and file objections and appeals
• Write submissions for the WSIB Appeals Services Division (ASD) and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT)
• Represent clients at ASD and WSIAT hearings, in person and virtually
• Attend Return to Work Meetings
• Gather and review medical, employment and claim file evidence
• Keep clients informed in a clear, patient and trauma-informed way
• Work with the WSIB, employers, health care providers and other parties
• Manage deadlines and keep your files organized

What You Bring

You'll need:

• Active P1 licence with the Law Society of Ontario, in good standing
• At least 3 years of experience in WSIB law
• Experience preparing appeals and appearing at hearings before the WSIB and/or WSIAT
• Strong written advocacy skills
• Excellent organization and time management

It's a bonus if you also have:

• Experience representing injured workers
• Training or experience in trauma-informed practice
• A deep commitment to fairness and dignity for injured workers

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, a benefits package, and additional perks that support your professional growth and wellbeing. You'll also receive ongoing training and one-on-one mentorship in WSIB advocacy.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a cover letter to zarecareers@gmail.com by November 30, 2026. In your cover letter, tell us a bit about yourself, why you want to represent injured workers, and what trauma-informed practice means to you. We want to hear your own voice.

We're grateful to everyone who applies. We'll be in touch with those selected for an interview.

Zare Paralegal Services welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of workplace injury. Accommodations are available on request at any stage of the hiring process.

Pay: $50,000.00-$93,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person