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About the Role
Lerners is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Dispute Resolution & Advocacy practice group in the London, Ontario office. The ideal candidate will have over three years of experience working in a similar position. The primary duties include legal administrative and practice support for multiple busy litigation lawyers with practices in estates litigation and commercial litigation.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key administrative and practice support resource including scheduling calls, meetings, examinations, appointments, and maintaining ongoing client communications.
- Coordinate and maintain lawyer calendars, meetings, deadlines, reminders, and an effective bring-forward system.
- Request conflict checks and assist with opening, maintaining, and closing files.
- Draft, format, proofread, and process legal documents and correspondence based on precedents.
- Prepare, compile, serve, file, and track court and tribunal materials, including motion records and other legal documents.
- Monitor key deadlines and procedural requirements, applying knowledge of applicable rules and processes to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Organize, maintain, scan, and upload file materials within the firm's document management system.
- Compile, upload, and transmit documents securely through electronic filing systems, secure file transfer platforms, and online portals.
- Prepare, send, and follow up on client invoices and related administrative matters.
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, experts, service providers, and other external stakeholders.
- Independently prioritize competing demands and resolve non-routine administrative and procedural issues using sound judgment and established practices.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in managing changing priorities and practice needs.
- Perform other duties related to the administration of the practice.
Requirements
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably within a litigation environment.
- Strong knowledge of legal administrative procedures and applicable court or tribunal processes.
- Strong understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure, including service requirements, filing procedures, and limitation and procedural deadlines.
- Proven ability to identify and resolve non-routine issues through the appropriate interpretation of procedures, methods, and standards.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong commitment to client service and professionalism.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities, workloads, and practice needs.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Advanced proficiency with legal technology and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with ACL, Case Center, Justice Services Online (JSO), RelativityOne, iManage, and/or OneDrive is considered an asset.
- Experience working in a hybrid or remote work environment is considered an asset.
Skills
- Legal administrative procedures
- Court or tribunal processes
- Rules of Civil Procedure
- Service requirements
- Filing procedures
- Limitation and procedural deadlines
- Issue identification and resolution
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Priority management
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Client service
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Independent work
- Legal technology
- Microsoft Office applications
- ACL
- Case Center
- Justice Services Online (JSO)
- RelativityOne
- iManage
- OneDrive
Location
- London, Ontario
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience
Salary/Compensations
- $55,670- $65,900
Benefits
- Eligibility for salary adjustments and performance-based incentive bonuses
- Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
- LTD insurance
- Life insurance
- Parking/Transit reimbursement
- RRSP matching program
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Referral Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
About the Company
- Lerners provides a full range of legal services throughout Southwestern Ontario.
- Lerners maintains an attractive work environment with excellent support services and state-of-the-art technology.
- Lerners’ employees enjoy a fast-paced work environment and a supportive, collegial culture.
- Our positions are best suited to individuals who take pride in their work and understand the importance of exceptional client service.
- Lerners is a leading regional law firm with four offices across Southwestern Ontario and Toronto, offering the strength of a full-service practice with the collaboration and support of a close-knit team.
- We’re proud of our nearly 100-year history, our reputation for excellence, and our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community engagement.
- At Lerners, your work will have impact, your ideas will be valued, and your career will grow in an environment that respects both professional ambition and life outside the office.
Equal Opportunity
- We’re committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion — and supporting applicants of all abilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please get in touch with us at humanresources@lerners.ca.