Legal Assistant, Family Law – 2+ Years - London (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 Family Law practice group in the London, Ontario office. The ideal candidate will have over 2 (two) 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Answering the phone and handling cold calls;
• Scheduling appointments;
• Opening and closing files, conducting conflict searches;
• Organizing retainer and privacy documents;
• Detailed file organization, paper and electronic filing;
• Maintain lawyer’s calendar and an effective bring forward (BF) system;
• Preparation of accounts, deposit of cash receipts, payment of invoices;
• Drafting correspondence to clients and lawyers;
• Setting up teleconferences, case conferences, and settlement conferences;
• Issuing Orders;
• Updating Continuing Records and Motion Records;
• Serving and filing all documents in connection with family court proceedings.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 (two) years of experience as a Legal Assistant
• Experience in family law is an asset
• Knowledge of DivorceMate is required
• A keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• A strong work ethic
• The ability to work effectively on a team and individually
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with technology and working in a remote/ hybrid environment
• Experience with ACL 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