Legal Assistant, Health Law and Dispute Resolution & Advocacy - 3+ Years - Toronto (Hybrid)

Lerners LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to support its Health Law and Dispute Resolution practice in a dynamic hybrid environment. The ideal candidate will bring over three years of experience in litigation and possess strong organizational and communication skills. This role involves managing schedules, drafting legal documents, and ensuring efficient administration for busy associates. Join a supportive team that values exceptional client service and offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health and dental care. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Care

Extended Health

Dental Care

Vision Care

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation.
• Familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage administration for two busy associates in litigation.
• Communicate with clients and draft legal documents.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Self-Motivation

Tools

ACL

Case Center

Justice Services Online (JSO)

RelativityOne

iManage

OneDrive

Job description

Legal Assistant, Health Law and Dispute Resolution & Advocacy - 3+ Years - Toronto (Hybrid)

Job Category: Legal Support

Requisition Number: LEGAL001393

Posted: April 2, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Model: Hybrid

Location

Toronto
225 King Street W #1500
Toronto, ON M5V3M2, CAN

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 Health Law and Dispute Resolution & Advocacy practice groups in the Toronto, Ontario office. The ideal candidate will have over 3 (three) years of experience working in a similar position. The primary duties will be managing administration for two busy associates with regulatory, civil, and commercial litigation practices. This is a Hybrid position and requires a minimum of 3 (three) days in office or as required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Scheduling calls, meetings, and appointments;
• Requesting conflict checks, opening and closing files;
• Communicating with clients, experts, service providers, and the courts;
• Drafting, sending, and replying to correspondence;
• Compiling, serving, and filing motion records and other court documents;
• Maintaining calendars and an effective bring forward (BF) system;
• Preparing and sending invoices and communicating with clients about billing-related matters;
• Drafting documents based on precedents, such as retainer agreements;
• Communicating with prospective clients as a first point of contact;
• Completing registrations for various events, conferences, and other programming;
• Organizing and submitting expense reports;
• File maintenance and organization including scanning and uploading into DMS (Document Management System);
• Other duties related to the administration of the practice.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 (three) years of experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation;
• Experience in health law, civil and/or commercial litigation is an asset;
• Deep familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure, particularly as it pertains to service rules and deadlines;
• A keen attention to detail;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• A strong work ethic;
• Self-motivation, particularly as it relates to anticipating needs and actioning next steps;
• The ability to work effectively on a team and individually;
• Excellent and professional communication skills;
• Experience with technology and working in a remote/hybrid environment;
• Experience with ACL, Case Center, Justice Services Online (JSO) portal, RelativityOne, iManage and/or OneDrive 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, commensurate with skill level and years of experience:

• Health, Extended Health, Dental, and Vision Care