Legal Assistant Business Law - 2+ years - London (Hybrid)

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.  

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: $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