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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 Family Law team in the London, Ontario office. The ideal candidate will have over 4 (four) years of experience working in a similar position. The primary duties will be handling and running Family Law files from client intake to trial preparation. This is a Hybrid position and requires a minimum of 2 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
• maintaining lawyer’s calendar and an effective BF system
• drafting correspondence to clients and lawyers
• setting up teleconferences, case conferences, and settlement conferences
• issuing Orders
• updating Continuing Records and Motion Records
• managing Court Filings
• preparing for trials
• managing information in DivorceMate
• preparing certificates of Financial Disclosure and preparing Financial Statements
• serving and filing all documents in connection with family court proceedings.

Qualifications

• a minimum of 4 (four) years of experience as a Family Law Legal Assistant or Law Clerk in the London area
• familiarity with the London Family Law rules and practice directions
• the ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• deep knowledge of DivorceMate
• a keen attention to detail and solid organizational skills
• a strong work ethic
• strong communication skills

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.

All Lerners employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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