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About the Role

As a Legal Administrative Assistant, you will provide day-to-day administrative and practice support, helping ensure files and client matters move forward efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, formatting, proofreading and revising correspondence, legal documents and other materials
• Managing calendars, appointments, meetings and deadlines
• Opening, maintaining and closing client and matter files
• Coordinating document execution, circulation and filing
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence and maintaining organized electronic records
• Assisting with billing, time entry, expense processing and other administrative requirements
• Communicating professionally with clients, lawyers, staff and external contacts
• Supporting lawyers with transaction and matter-related administrative activities
• Prioritizing multiple requests and proactively following up on outstanding items
• Providing coverage and assistance to other members of the team as required
• Contributing to a collaborative, responsive and client-focused working environment

Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in legal office administration, office administration, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
• A Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma is considered an asset.
• 1 – 3 years of related administrative, office support, customer service, co-op, internship, or legal support experience is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, co-op experience, internship experience, or relevant administrative experience may be considered.
• Previous experience in a law firm or professional services environment, with business or real estate law experience considered an asset.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Word, Outlook and Excel
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage changing priorities and work effectively under deadlines
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to your work
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues across the team

Skills

• Microsoft 365 applications
• Word
• Outlook
• Excel
• Organizational skills
• Time-management skills
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Managing changing priorities
• Working effectively under deadlines
• Professional written communication
• Professional verbal communication
• Sound judgment
• Discretion
• Proactive approach
• Solutions-focused approach
• Collaboration
• Team support

Location

• London
• Toronto
• Strathroy
• Kitchener

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1-3 years of related administrative, office support, customer service, co-op, internship, or legal support experience is preferred.

Education Level

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in legal office administration, office administration, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
• A Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma is considered an asset.

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
• Hybrid work arrangement eligibility (3 days per week in office)

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 [humanresources@lerners.ca].