Legal Assistant, Family Law – 2+ Years London (Hybrid)

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 practice group in the London Ontario office. The ideal candidate will preferably have over 2 years of experience working in a similar position; however this is not a prerequisite. This is a Hybrid position and requires a minimum of 3 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.
• Maintain lawyers calendar and an effective bring forward (BF) system.
• Preparation of accounts deposit of cash receipts payment of invoices.
• Drafting correspondence to clients and lawyers.
• Setting up teleconferences case conferences and settlement conferences.
• Issuing Orders.
• Updating Continuing Records and Motion Records.
• Serving and filing all documents in connection with family court proceedings and use of Case Center to upload and organize court documents.

Qualifications :

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 :

Commensurate with skill level and years of experience.

Why Lerners

Lerners is a leading regional law firm with four offices across Southwestern Ontario and Toronto offering the strength of a full-service practice with the collaboration and support of a close-knit team. Were proud of our nearly 100-year history our reputation for excellence and our commitment to diversity inclusion and community engagement. At Lerners your work will have impact your ideas will be valued and your career will grow in an environment that respects both professional ambition and life outside the office.

Accessibility & Inclusion

Were 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 .

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1