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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’ London office has an opportunity for a full-time Legal Assistant/Law Clerk to assist in a Litigation practice.

The main responsibilities for this role include:

• General management of files from open to close, including intake, conflict checks, preparation of retainers and directions, and primary contact between team and client.
• Scheduling appointments, conference calls, discoveries, etc.
• Electronic file management (DMS and Primafact).
• Communicating with clients.
• Assisting with the preparation and electronic filing of various court materials (e.g. pleadings, trial records, motion materials, bookmarking in Kofax PDF).
• Assisting with the preparation and delivery/service of mediation memos, and motion records.
• Preparing and arranging documents for service.
• Maintaining a lawyer’s calendar and an effective BF System.
• Preparation of all accounts.
• Requesting cheques, paying invoices, limitation instructions.
• Transcription.
• Drafting correspondence to clients and lawyers.

Knowledge of Primafact and Vaselines will be an asset in this role.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess 5+ years of demonstrated experience as a Legal Assistant/Law Clerk working in litigation, and must have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team with an emphasis on delivering excellent service to our clients. Applicants will have excellent organization, verbal and written communication skills, and be able to multitask.

Training and Benefits

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:

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.

Qualifications