Job Description

Lerners is seeking a

Legal Assistant

to support the Dispute Resolution & Advocacy practice group in the Toronto, Ontario office. The ideal candidate will have over 3 (three) years of experience working in a similar position. The primary duties will be managing administration and litigation support for two busy litigation lawyers - one Practice Group Leader and one associate with civil and commercial litigation practices. This is a

Hybrid

position and requires a minimum of 3 (three) days in office or as required.



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.

Primary Responsibilities:

Scheduling calls, meetings, appointments, and examinations; Requesting conflict checks, opening and closing files; Communicating with clients, experts, service providers and the courts; Drafting, sending, and replying to correspondence; Compiling, serving, and filing motion records and other court documents; Preparing and formatting documents in court forms, such as pleadings, notices of examination, and written submissions; Coordinating with other support staff, such as law clerks, e-discovery clerks, and mailroom staff, as needed to manage the completion of tasks in a timely manner; Maintaining calendars, including tracking file status and deadlines and an effective bring forward (BF) system; Preparing and sending invoices and communicating with clients about billing-related matters; Drafting documents based on precedents, such as retainer agreements; Communicating with prospective clients as a first point of contact; Completing registrations for various events, conferences, and other programming; Organizing and submitting expense reports; File maintenance and organization including scanning and uploading into DMS (Document Management System); Other duties related to the administration of the practice.

Qualifications

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At least 3 (three) years of experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation; Litigation experience is required; Experience in civil and/or commercial litigation is an asset; Deep familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure, particularly as it pertains to service rules and deadlines and court forms; A keen attention to detail; Strong organizational and time management skills; A strong work ethic; Self-motivation, particularly as it relates to anticipating needs and actioning next steps; The ability to work effectively on a team and individually; Excellent and professional communication skills; Experience with technology and working in a remote/hybrid environment; Experience with ACL, Case Center, Justice Services Online (JSO) portal, RelativityOne, iManage and/or OneDrive is an asset.

How to Apply

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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 a response.

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:

Commensurate with skill level and years of experience.

Benefits:

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