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.
We are looking for a highly organized and service-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to join our team. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working in a busy professional environment, takes pride in producing accurate work, and can confidently manage competing priorities while providing exceptional support to lawyers, colleagues and clients. The ideal candidate will have one to three years of experience working in a similar position. This is a Hybrid position and requires a minimum of 3 days in office or as required.
About the Role
As a Legal Administrative Assistant, you will provide day-to-day administrative and practice support, helping ensure files and client matters move forward efficiently. Responsibilities may include:
- Preparing, formatting, proofreading and revising correspondence, legal documents and other materials
- Managing calendars, appointments, meetings and deadlines
- Opening, maintaining and closing client and matter files
- Coordinating document execution, circulation and filing
- Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence and maintaining organized electronic records
- Assisting with billing, time entry, expense processing and other administrative requirements
- Communicating professionally with clients, lawyers, staff and external contacts
- Supporting lawyers with transaction and matter-related administrative activities
- Prioritizing multiple requests and proactively following up on outstanding items
- Providing coverage and assistance to other members of the team as required
- Contributing to a collaborative, responsive and client-focused working environment
What You Bring
- Post-secondary diploma or certificate in legal office administration, office administration, business administration, or a related field is preferred. A Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma is considered an asset.
- 1 – 3 years of related administrative, office support, customer service, co-op, internship, or legal support experience is preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, co-op experience, internship experience, or relevant administrative experience may be considered.
- Previous experience in a law firm or professional services environment, with business or real estate law experience considered an asset.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Word, Outlook and Excel
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to manage changing priorities and work effectively under deadlines
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
- Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach to your work
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues across the team
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit an application including an updated resume and cover letter to our career portal by November 9 at 5:00 p.m. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will receive a response.
Target Hiring Range: $47,595 to $56,300
Commensurate with skill level, years of experience, and aligned with internal and market equity.
This posting reflects 2 existing vacancies within the organization.
Benefits of Working at Lerners:
- Working at Lerners is both challenging and rewarding. Lerners is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package:
- Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
- Eligibility for salary adjustments and performance-based incentive bonuses
- LTD insurance
- Life insurance
- Fitness/Parking/Transit reimbursement
- RRSP matching program
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Lerners Birthday Program
- Referral Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hybrid work arrangement eligibility (3 days per week in office)
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.
