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 Law Clerk to support the Family Law practice group in the London, Ontario office. The ideal candidate will have over three (3) years of experience working in a similar position. This is a Hybrid position and requires a minimum of three (3) days in office or as required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Meeting with clients to review and sign legal documents
• Conducting conflict searches and assisting with file opening and intake
• Organizing, maintaining, and updating physical and electronic client files
• Tracking, organizing, and managing ongoing client financial and legal disclosure
• Preparing and updating Continuing Records and Endorsement Records
• Drafting professional correspondence with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties
• Drafting, reviewing, and finalizing Financial Statements with supporting documentation
• Preparing Net Family Property Statements and Comparative Net Family Property analyses
• Reviewing and analyzing financial documentation, including tax returns and bank statements
• Calculating child support, spousal support, and special or extraordinary expenses
• Drafting affidavits in support of custody and access claims
• Preparing Case Conference, Settlement Conference, and Trial Scheduling Endorsement Forms
• Drafting conference briefs, mediation briefs, and related pleadings
• Drafting summonses to witnesses and coordinating witness communication
• Preparing Bills of Costs
• Compiling trial records, trial books, and Books of Authorities
• Organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, and assisting with trial preparation
• Preparing trial notes and litigation materials as required
• Serving and filing documents in accordance with court rules and deadlines
• Managing filing systems, deadline tracking and scheduling as needed
• Ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with Family Law Rules and court procedures

Qualifications:

• At least three (3) years of experience as a Law Clerk
• Experience in Family Law is strongly preferred
• A keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• A strong work ethic
• The ability to work effectively on a team and individually
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with technology and working in a hybrid environment
• Experience with ACL, DivorceMate and Document Management Systems 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:

Salary:

Target Hiring Range: $65,075 to $85,600.

Commensurate with skill level, years of experience, and aligned with internal and market equity.

This posting reflects an existing vacancy within the organization.

Benefits:

• Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
• LTD insurance
• Life insurance
• Parking/Transit reimbursement
• RRSP matching program
• Eligibility for salary adjustments and/or performance-based incentive bonuses
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program