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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.

Build your career where your work matters - and your ideas shape the future. At Lerners, we combine nearly a century of legal excellence with a collaborative, forward-thinking culture that empowers you to make an impact from day one.

Are you ready to shape the voice of a leading mid-sized regional law firm with offices across Ontario? Lerners LLP serves both business-to-client and business-to-business markets, and we’re seeking a creative, detail-oriented communicator to help drive strategic messaging and brand storytelling. Join a team of passionate professionals and contribute to impactful marketing and business development initiatives at one of Southwestern Ontario’s largest and most respected law firms.

Role Overview:

Lerners is seeking a dynamic and highly self-motivated Communications Specialist to join the Marketing and Business Development team. This role is central to shaping and sharing the firm’s story, enhancing its public profile, and ensuring all communications consistently reflect our brand and reputation for excellence. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment and can balance creativity with precision to deliver impactful messaging across various platforms. This is a hybrid position and requires a minimum of three (3) days in office or as required.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Content Creation & Brand Communications
   • Develop, edit, and manage client-facing content across multiple channels: website, newsletters, social media, advertising, press releases, client alerts, presentations, and marketing collateral.
   • Draft and maintain lawyer biographies, practice/industry descriptions, and thought leadership content.
   • Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines, tone, and quality standards.
     
     
2. Awards, Directories & Recognitions
   • Lead submissions for legal rankings, directories, and awards – from information gathering to crafting persuasive narratives.
   • Track deadlines and collaborate with lawyers and practice groups to ensure timely, high-quality submissions.
     
     
3. E-Newsletters & Campaigns
   • Manage firm-wide and practice-specific e-newsletter development, distribution, and performance reporting.
   • Create strategic and engaging communications plans to promote client wins, community initiatives, events, and firm milestones.
     
     
4. Media Relations & Monitoring
   • Monitor media coverage, legal industry news, and relevant market developments.
   • Draft media pitches and prepare media briefing materials.
     
     
5. Research & Thought Leadership
   • Research industry trends, client sectors, and speaking/writing opportunities to position lawyers as subject-matter experts.
   • Support business development efforts with tailored content for proposals, events, and sponsorships.
     
     
6. Performance Reporting & Insights
   • Track, analyze, and report on key communications KPIs, campaign performance, and media engagement.
   • Provide actionable insights to practice groups and leadership to guide strategic decisions.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Post secondary degree or diploma in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar marketing, communications, or business development role.
• Strong preference will be given to candidates with law firm or professional services experience.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt style for various audiences and formats.
• Proven ability to turn complex topics into accessible, client-friendly content.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva (or similar design tools), email marketing platforms, and website content management systems (CMS).
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools and analytics platforms.
• Demonstrates creativity, initiative, attention to detail, and a strong ability to collaborate across teams.

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.

Please Note - Application Requirement:

As part of the application, candidates are required to include two (2) writing samples. You may redact or omit any confidential or proprietary information.

Salary:

• Commensurate with skill level and years of experience.

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:

• 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

Why Lerners?

We’re a full-service law firm with a strong reputation, deep roots in Ontario, and an eye firmly on the future. Our marketing and business development team is growing and evolving - you’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team that values innovation, professionalism, and impact. We offer a hybrid work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities to work on diverse projects that elevate profile of our lawyers and firm in the marketplace.

Accessibility & Inclusion

We’re committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion — and supporting applicants of all abilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please get in touch with us at humanresources@lerners.ca.

If you're a self-motivated Communications Specialist interested in shaping and sharing the firm’s story, enhancing its public profile, and delivering meaningful messaging - we’d love to hear from you.