Legal Assistant – Dispute Resolution

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 and responding to telephone calls.
• Scheduling calls and meetings.
• Requesting conflict checks; opening and closing files.
• Communicating with clients, experts, tribunal staff, and court staff.
• Drafting, sending, and replying to correspondence.
• Compiling, serving, and filing motion records and other court or tribunal documents.
• Maintaining calendars and an effective bring forward (BF) system.
• Preparing, sending, and collecting on client invoices.
• Transcription of dictation and/or proofreading dictation.
• File maintenance and organization including scanning and uploading into DMS (document management system).
• Compiling, uploading, and sending documents externally by way of secure file transfer site(s).
• 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 strong commitment to high quality client service.
• A keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• A strong work ethic.
• The ability to work effectively in a team and individually.
• Excellent 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 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:

• 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

Salary:

Commensurate with skill level and years of experience.

Why Lerners?

Lerners is a leading regional law firm with four offices across Southwestern Ontario and Toronto, offering the strength of a full-service practice with the collaboration and support of a close-knit team. We're proud of our nearly 100-year history, our reputation for excellence, and our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community engagement. At Lerners, your work will have impact, your ideas will be valued, and your career will grow in an environment that respects both professional ambition and life outside the 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