Legal Assistant - Business Law

Job Details

With offices in London, Toronto, Strathroy and Kitchener, Lerners 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 Mark McAuley in our Business Law team in London, Ontario. The ideal candidate will have over two (2) years of experience working in a similar position. This is a Hybrid position and requires a minimum of three (3) days per week in office.

The deadline to apply is June 11, 2026, at 11:59pm.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct conflict searches and effectively manage opening files and closing files.
• Maintain detailed and organized file systems for large volumes of documents (both paper and electronic).
• Draft and manage client correspondence, including initial client communications and reporting letters.
• Prepare and organize retainer and privacy documentation.
• Assist with billing processes, including account preparation, processing receipts, paying invoices, and collection of accounts receivables.
• Maintain an effective bring-forward system, including tracking filing deadlines, transaction timelines, and managing lawyers’ calendars.
• Conduct minute book reviews and assist with updating corporate records.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in a legal or administrative role, with a focus in Business Law.
• Knowledge of corporate matters including Ontario incorporations, organization of new corporations, amalgamations, dissolutions, asset purchase/sale transactions and reorganizations would be an asset in this position.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive or challenging conversations with professionalism.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to take initiative while keeping supervising lawyer appropriately informed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with or willingness to learn new tools, systems and processes (e.g. Kofax PDF, Kofax Create Assistant, Planner, etc.) an asset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong work ethic and a positive, professional attitude.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit an application including an updated resume and cover letter to our career portal. As a result of the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will receive a response.

Benefits Of Working At Lerners

Working at Lerners is both challenging and rewarding.

Salary

Target Hiring Range: $47,595 - $56,300

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/Home ergonomic equipment/Fitness membership reimbursement
• RRSP matching program
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Family Assistance Program