Legal Assistant, Litigation (Health, Insurance Defence) 3+ Years -Toronto (Hybrid)
Lerners LLP
Legal
Toronto, ON, Canada
Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Job Details
Description
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 Health Law and Insurance Defence legal teams 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. This is a Hybrid position and requires a minimum of 2 days in office or as required.
Primary Responsibilities
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.
Salary
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.
Benefits
Description
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 Health Law and Insurance Defence legal teams 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. This is a Hybrid position and requires a minimum of 2 days in office or as required.
Primary Responsibilities
- General administrative tasks including answering the phone and handling messages
- Managing all scheduling including managing calendars, and the Bring Forward “tickler” system
- Ensuring organization and follow up on said Bring Forward system
- Compiling, serving, and filing motion records and other court documents
- Drafting, sending, and replying to correspondence
- Communicating with clients, experts, and the courts
- Preparing and sending invoices
- File opening and closing
- Managing documents in a Document Management System and in Relativity
- Document management including scanning documents
- Transcription of dictation and/or proofreading dictation from an external center
- Other duties related to administration of the practice
- At least 3 (three) years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably in a Litigation role
- Experience in insurance defence or health law 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 and strong organization skills
- A strong work ethic
- The ability to work affectively on a team and individually
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with technology and working in a remote/ hybrid environment
- Experience with Relativity and Document Management Systems is an asset
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.
Salary
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.
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