Legal Assistant – Dispute Resolution & Advocacy – 3+ Years - London (Hybrid)

Lerners LLP•London, ON

1d•CA$47,595 - CA$56,300•Hybrid

About The Position

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 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. Lerners provides a full range of legal services throughout Ontario and 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.

Requirements

At least 3 (three) years of experience as a Legal Assistant.
Deep familiarity with The Rules of Civil Procedure, particularly as it pertains to service rules and deadlines.
A strong commitment to high quality client service.
A keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
A strong work ethic.
The ability to work effectively in a team and individually.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience with technology and working in a remote/ hybrid environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in litigation is an asset.
Experience with ACL, Case Center, Justice Services Online (JSO) portal, RelativityOne, iManage, and/or OneDrive an asset.

Responsibilities

Answering and responding to telephone calls.
Scheduling calls and meetings.
Requesting conflict checks; opening and closing files.
Communicating with clients, experts, tribunal staff, and court staff.
Drafting, sending, and replying to correspondence.
Compiling, serving, and filing motion records and other court or tribunal documents.
Maintaining calendars and an effective bring forward (BF) system.
Preparing, sending, and following up on client invoices.
File maintenance and organization including scanning and uploading into DMS (document management system).
Compiling, uploading, and sending documents externally by way of secure file transfer site(s).
Other duties related to the administration of the practice.