Legal Assistant, Litigation (Health, Insurance Defence) 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 Health Law and Insurance Defence legal teams 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 for two busy associates. This is a Hybrid position and requires a minimum of 3 days in office or as required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• General administrative tasks including answering the phone and handling messages
• Managing all scheduling including managing calendars, and the Bring Forward "tickler" system
• Ensuring organization and follow up on said Bring Forward system
• Compiling, serving, and filing motion records and other court documents
• Drafting, sending, and replying to correspondence
• Communicating with clients, experts, and the courts
• Preparing and sending invoices
• File opening and closing
• Managing documents in a Document Management System and in Relativity
• Document management including scanning documents
• Transcription of dictation and/or proofreading dictation from an external center
• Other duties related to administration of the practice

Qualifications:

• At least 3 (three) years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably in a Litigation role
• Experience in insurance defence or health law 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 and strong organization skills
• A strong work ethic
• The ability to work affectively 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 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