Legal Assistant – Dispute Resolution & Advocacy – 3+ Years – Toronto (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 Toronto, 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:

• At least 3 (three) 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 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 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