Legal Assistant – Dispute Resolution & Advocacy – 3+ Years - London (Hybrid)
Lerners LLP · CA
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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 3 (three) years of experience working in a similar position. This is a Hybrid position and requires a minimum of 3 days in office or as required.
Responsibilities
- Answering the telephone, scheduling conference calls and appointments
- Requesting conflict checks, opening and closing files
- Communicating with clients, experts and the courts
- Drafting, sending, and replying to correspondence
- Compiling, serving and filing motion records and other court documents
- Maintaining calendars and an effective bring forward (BF) system
- Preparing and sending invoices
- Transcription of dictation and/or proofreading dictation from an external center
- File maintenance and scanning into DMS (document management system) and Relativity®
- Other duties related to the administration of the practice
Requirements
- 1 to 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant
- Experience in litigation is an asset
- Deep familiarity with The Rules of Civic Procedure, particularly as it pertains to service rules and deadlines
- A keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- A strong work ethic
- The ability to work effectively on a team and individually
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with technology and working in a remote/ hybrid environment
- Experience with Relativity, ACL and Document Management Systems (iManage) is an asset
Skills
- Relativity
- ACL
- Document Management Systems (iManage)
- DMS (document management system)
Location
- London, Ontario
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Over 3 years of experience
Salary/Compensations
- $47,595 to $56,300
Benefits
- Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
- Eligibility for salary adjustments and performance-based incentive bonuses
- LTD insurance
- Life insurance
- Fitness/Parking/Transit reimbursement
- RRSP matching program
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Lerners Birthday Program
- 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.
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.