Legal Assistant– Estates and Commercial Litigation - 3+ Years - London (Hybrid)

Job Category : Legal Support

Requisition Number : LEGAL

- Posted : August 24, 2026
- Full-Time
- Hybrid

Locations

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Description

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 three years of experience working in a similar position. The primary duties include legal administrative and practice support for multiple busy litigation lawyers with practices in estates litigation and commercial litigation. This is a Hybrid position and requires a minimum of three days per week in the office.

The deadline to apply is September 10, 2026, at 5;00 p.m.

Primary Responsibilities

- Serve as a key administrative and practice support resource including scheduling calls, meetings, examinations, appointments, and maintaining ongoing client communications.
- Coordinate and maintain lawyer calendars, meetings, deadlines, reminders, and an effective bring-forward system.
- Request conflict checks and assist with opening, maintaining, and closing files.
- Draft, format, proofread,



and process legal documents and correspondence based on precedents.
- Prepare, compile, serve, file, and track court and tribunal materials, including motion records and other legal documents.
- Monitor key deadlines and procedural requirements, applying knowledge of applicable rules and processes to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Organize, maintain, scan, and upload file materials within the firm's document management system.
- Compile, upload, and transmit documents securely through electronic filing systems, secure file transfer platforms, and online portals.
- Prepare, send, and follow up on client invoices and related administrative matters.
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, experts, service providers, and other external stakeholders.
- Independently prioritize competing demands and resolve non-routine administrative and procedural issues using sound judgment and established practices.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in managing changing priorities and practice needs.
- Perform other duties related to the administration of the practice.

Qualifications

- Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant,



preferably within a litigation environment.
- Strong knowledge of legal administrative procedures and applicable court or tribunal processes.
- Strong understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure, including service requirements, filing procedures, and limitation and procedural deadlines.
- Proven ability to identify and resolve non-routine issues through the appropriate interpretation of procedures, methods, and standards.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid commitment to client service and professionalism.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities, workloads, and practice needs.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Advanced proficiency with legal technology and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with ACL, Case Center, Justice Services Online (JSO), RelativityOne, iManage, and/or OneDrive is considered an asset.
- Experience working in a hybrid or work from home environment is considered an asset.

Benefits of Working at Lerners

Lerners is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Target Hiring Range: $55,670- $65,900

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

This posting reflects a new vacancy within the organization.

Benefits

- Eligibility for salary adjustments and performance-based incentive bonuses
- Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
- LTD insurance
- Life insurance
- RRSP match

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