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.

Job Details
Lerners is seeking a Legal Assistant to support in our Dispute Resolution & Advocacy and Business Law team in London, Ontario. The ideal candidate will have over three (3) years of experience working in a similar position. This is a Hybrid position and requires a minimum of three (3) days per week in office.

Primary Responsibilities
Serving as a primary point of contact for clients, including handling new client inquiries, conducting intake conversations, and building strong client rapport.
Coordinating full intake process, conducting conflict searches and effectively managing opening and closing files.
Drafting correspondence, responding to client inquiries, and ensuring timely follow-up on all communications.
Supporting billing processes, including preparing accounts, issuing invoices, following up on outstanding accounts, and assisting with collections as needed.
Proactively manage calendar, schedule meetings, and ensure full preparation of materials in advance.
Assisting in identifying and triaging client concerns, escalating issues where appropriate.
Prepare and organize retainer and privacy documentation.
Conducting cold and warm outreach as needed, ensuring timely and professional responses to prospective and existing clients.
Maintaining organized files, including scanning and uploading to document management system, while ensuring work is completed accurately and within tight timelines.




Maintaining an effective bring-forward system, including tracking filing deadlines, timelines, and managing lawyers’ calendars.
Compiling, serving, and filing motion records and other court or tribunal documents.
Other duties related to the administration of the practice.

Qualifications
3+ years' experience as a legal assistant.
Litigation and Employment Law experience considered an asset.
Familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure.
Proactive and responsive, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for tasks and client interactions.
Exercises judgment in client and internal communications.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within the firm.
Highly organized and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong client service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and calmly in all situations.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail.
Confident using Microsoft Office and Outlook, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work proactively.

Benefits Of Working At Lerners
Working at Lerners is both challenging and rewarding.

Salary
Our skilled Learning and Development team provides training and continued support to all firm members. Lerners is proud to offer a market-competitive salary and benefits package:

Target Hiring Range: $55,670 to $65,900.

Commensurate with skill level, years of experience, and aligned with internal and market equity.

This posting reflects an existing vacancy within the organization.

Benefits
Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
LTD insurance
Life insurance
Parking/Transit reimbursement
RRSP matching program
Eligibility for salary adjustments and/or performance-based incentive bonuses
Paid Volunteer Time
Referral Bonus
Employee Assistance Program

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📌 Legal Assistant - Dispute Resolution & Advocacy & Business Law - 3+ Years - London (Hybrid) (Ontario)
🏢 Lerners
📍 Ontario