Legal Assistant – Dispute Resolution & Advocacy – 3+ Years - London (Hybrid)

With offices in London, Toronto, Strathroy and Kitchener, 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 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.

Primary 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;
• Drafting, sending, and replying to correspondence;
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit an application including an updated resume and cover letter to our career portal. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will receive an invitation.

Salary:

Target Hiring Range: $47,595 to $56,300

Commensurate with skill level, years of experience, and aligned with internal and market equity.

This posting reflects an existing vacancy within the organization.

Benefits of Working at Lerners:

Working at Lerners is both challenging and rewarding. Lerners is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package:

• 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)

Accessibility & Inclusion

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.