Legal Assistant – Health Law and Dispute Resolution & Advocacy - London - (Hybrid)

Lerners LLP•London, ON

2d•CA$47,595 - CA$65,300•Hybrid

About The Position

Lerners LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Health Law and Dispute Resolution & Advocacy practice groups in their London, Ontario office. The firm offers a full range of legal services throughout Ontario, with offices in London, Toronto, Strathroy, and Kitchener. Lerners provides an attractive work environment with excellent support services and state-of-the-art technology, fostering a fast-paced, supportive, and collegial culture. This position is best suited for individuals who take pride in their work and prioritize exceptional client service. The role is hybrid, requiring a minimum of three days in the office at 85 Dufferin Avenue or as needed.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as a Legal Assistant.
Experience in Health Law and/or General Civil Litigation.
Familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure, particularly as they pertain to service rules and deadlines.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and adaptability.
The ability to work effectively on a team and individually.
Excellent written and oral (telephone) communication skills.
High level of proficiency with technology and systems, including working in a remote/ hybrid environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ACL, CaseLines/Case Center, Justice Services Online 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 and sending invoices to clients.
Transcription of dictation and/or proofreading dictation.
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.