Legal Assistant, Dispute Resolution & Advocacy - 3+ Years - Toronto (Hybrid)

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 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 calls, meetings and appointments;
• 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;
• Maintaining calendars 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:

• At least 3 (three) years of experience as a Legal Assistant
• Experience in litigation is an asset.
• Deep familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure, particularly as it pertains to service rules and deadlines.
• 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:

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