Legal Assistant, Wills & Estates – 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 Wills and Estates in the London, Ontario office. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a similar position. This is a Hybrid position and requires a minimum of three days in office or as required. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Answering the telephone, scheduling calls and ongoing client communications.
• Requesting conflict searches, opening and closing files.
• Scheduling appointments, maintaining calendars, and coordinating client meetings.
• Preparing and processing documents for client meetings and ongoing file management.
• Drafting, formatting and proofreading estate planning documents including wills, power of attorney, etc.
• Maintaining accounts receivable, preparing/sending invoices, coordinating accounting and reporting letters.
• Drafting letters for client matters
• Maintaining an effective BF system.
• Transcribing dictation.
• Completing registrations and administrative support for various events, conferences, or other, and organizing group meetings and creating agenda, minutes
• Other duties related to the administration of the practice and assisting the estates clerk.

Qualifications: 

• Experience as a Legal Assistant or equivalent education/experience.
• Strong understanding of Ontario estate law procedures and processes preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities.
• A strong commitment to high quality client service.
• Possess and professional demeanor and a strong work ethic.
• The ability to work effectively in a team and individually.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with technology and working in a remote/ hybrid environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, with an ability to become familiar with firm-specific programs and software.
• Proficiency with legal software.

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:   

• Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
• LTD insurance
• Life insurance
• Parking/Transit reimbursement
• RRSP matching program
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program

Salary: 

Target Hiring Range: $40,916.63 - $51,145.79

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

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. We’re 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

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.