Toronto Health Law Legal Assistant

4 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Embers Realty Limited Full-time

Support Health Law and Insurance Defence lawyers at Lerners in Toronto through hybrid work, legal drafting, and litigation file administration.

Lerners seeks a Legal Assistant for its Health Law and Specialty Risk and Insurance practice groups. You will support two busy associates in a high-volume litigation practice while managing competing priorities. The position requires at least three office days weekly and over three years of similar experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage client inquiries as the first point of contact
  • Coordinate hearings, mediations, conferences, and client meetings
  • Monitor lawyer calendars, deadlines, and bring-forward systems
  • Draft, proofread, process, serve, and file legal documents
  • Maintain iManage records and assist with billing administration

Requirements:

  • At least three years of Legal Assistant experience
  • Understanding of Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure
  • Strong organization and competing-deadline management skills
  • Professional communication and client-focused service
  • Microsoft Office and legal software proficiency

Bring litigation administration, document management, and client service expertise to Lerners' Toronto legal support team.