Legal Assistant, Personal Injury (Civil Sexual Abuse) and Health Law – 3 to 5+ Years – Toronto (Hybrid) – 12 Month Contract Role

With offices in London, Toronto, Strathroy and Kitchener, Lerners LLP provides a full range of legal services throughout 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 Personal Injury (Civil Sexual Abuse) practice group, primarily on the plaintiff side, and the Health Law practice group, on the defense side, in our Toronto, Ontario office. This is a 12-month contract with the possibility of an extension. The ideal candidate will preferably have at least 3 to 5 years of experience, or more, in a similar position and will thrive in a fast-paced litigation practice.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in client intake, file management, litigation support, administrative coordination, and day-to-day practice management to a busy partner. This role requires a proactive individual who can exercise sound judgment, anticipate needs, collaborate effectively with law clerks and lawyers, and manage competing priorities with minimal supervision. This is a Hybrid position and requires a minimum of 3 days in office or as required.

The deadline for applying is October 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Serving as a first point of contact for prospective and existing clients, including gathering information and assisting with client intake processes
• Answering the phone, scheduling calls, meetings, and appointments
• Communicating with clients, experts, service providers, and the courts
• Opening and closing files and conducting conflict searches
• Maintaining lawyers' calendars and an effective bring forward (BF) system
• Monitoring active files and ensuring compliance with applicable deadlines, court requirements, CMPA requirements, and practice-specific processes
• Preparing accounts, processing payments and deposits, reviewing accounts, and assisting with billing-related matters and collections
• Organizing and submitting expense reports
• Drafting correspondence, memoranda, and other documents from dictation, precedent materials, or lawyer instructions
• Compiling, serving, and filing motion records and other court documents
• Setting up teleconferences, mediations, case conferences, settlement conferences, discoveries, and other meetings
• Conducting internet and background research to support files and ongoing matters
• Assisting with the preparation and organization of briefs, summaries, and other litigation materials, both independently and in collaboration with law clerks
• Maintaining electronic and physical files, including scanning and uploading documents to the firm's document management system (iManage)
• Providing proactive file support by identifying action items, tracking next steps, and escalating matters requiring lawyer review
• Collaborating closely with lawyers, law clerks, clients, experts, and third-party service providers to advance files efficiently
• Other duties related to the administration of the practice

Qualifications: 

• At least 3 to 5 years of experience, or more as a Legal Assistant, preferably in a litigation role
• Experience supporting a Personal Injury (Civil Sexual Abuse) and/or Health Law (Defence) practice is considered an asset
• Deep familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure, particularly as they relate to service requirements and litigation deadlines
• Strong organizational, time management, and file management skills
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently in a busy litigation practice
• Demonstrated ability to take a leadership role within a legal team, including coordinating workflows, monitoring file progress, and providing guidance and support to other legal support staff
• Proven ability to anticipate needs, prioritize competing demands, and proactively advance matters
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to conduct research and synthesize information
• Strong client service skills and experience communicating with prospective and existing clients in a professional and empathetic manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to receive and incorporate feedback
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with lawyers, law clerks, and other members of a legal support team
• Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Experience managing files from intake through resolution is an asset
• Experience with technology and working in a hybrid environment
• Experience with ACL, Case Center, Justice Services Online (JSO), RelativityOne, iManage, OneDrive, and other legal technologies is an asset

Benefits of Working at Lerners:

Working at Lerners is both challenging and rewarding.

Our skilled Learning and Development team provides training and continued support to all firm members. Lerners is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package:

Salary:

Target Hiring Range: $58,600 - $65,900

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

This posting reflects an existing vacancy within the organization.

Benefits:

• Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
• LTD insurance
• Life insurance
• Parking/Transit reimbursement
• RRSP matching program
• Eligibility for salary adjustments and/or performance-based incentive bonuses
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid work arrangement eligibility (3 days per week in office)
• Kids and Company partnership