Legal Assistant – Dispute Resolution & Advocacy (Commercial Litigation) – 3+ Years – Toronto (H[...]

Lerners LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Toronto is seeking a Legal Assistant for its Dispute Resolution & Advocacy practice group. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in litigation, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment. This role involves scheduling, drafting legal documents, and maintaining client relations, offering a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

RRSP matching

Referral bonus

Volunteer time

EAP

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in Litigation.
• Experience in commercial litigation is an asset.
• Familiarity with The Rules of Civic Procedure.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling calls, meetings, and appointments.
• Drafting and filing court documents.
• Communicating with clients, experts, and courts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Tools

Case Center

JSO portal

ACL

RelativityOne

iManage

OneDrive

Job description

Legal Assistant – Dispute Resolution & Advocacy (Commercial Litigation) – 3+ Years – Toronto (Hybrid)

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Legal Assistant – Dispute Resolution & Advocacy (Commercial Litigation) – 3+ Years – Toronto (Hybrid)

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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.

Job Details

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Dispute Resolution & Advocacy practice group in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in a similar role. This is a Hybrid position requiring a minimum of 4 days in office. Occasionally, based on business needs, the candidate may need to work onsite up to 5 days a week, with notice.

Primary Responsibilities

• Scheduling calls, meetings, and appointments
• Requesting conflict checks, opening and closing files
• Communicating with clients, experts, service providers, and courts
• Drafting, sending, and replying to correspondence
• Compiling, serving, and filing court documents
• Maintaining calendars and effective BF system
• Preparing and sending invoices, communicating billing matters
• Drafting documents based on precedents
• First point of contact for prospective clients
• Organizing events, conferences, and registrations
• Managing expense reports
• Transcribing and proofreading dictation
• File maintenance, scanning, uploading into DMS
• Other administrative duties

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in Litigation
• Experience in commercial litigation is an asset
• Familiarity with The Rules of Civic Procedure
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with technology and hybrid work environment
• Experience with Case Center and JSO portal required
• Experience with ACL, RelativityOne, iManage, or OneDrive is an asset

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work in a professional office environment
• Fast-paced with multiple deadlines
• Autonomous role requiring proactive management
• Regular client contact

How To Apply

Submit your application with an updated resume and cover letter via our career portal. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Benefits of Working at Lerners

Challenging and rewarding environment with competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, vision, LTD, life insurance, RRSP matching, volunteer time, referral bonus, and EAP.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industry: Law Practice