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Overview Legal Assistant - Plaintiff Personal Injury 1+ Year Toronto (Hybrid) - Contract at Lerners LLP. The role supports the Plaintiff Personal Injury practice in the Toronto office on a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension. Hybrid work requires a minimum of 3 days in office or as required. Responsibilities Scheduling calls, meetings and appointments Requesting conflict checks, opening and closing files Communicating with clients, experts, service providers and the courts Drafting, sending, and replying to correspondence Compiling, serving, and filing motion records and other court documents Maintaining calendars and an effective bring forward (BF) system Preparing and sending invoices and communicating with clients about billing-related matters Drafting documents based on precedents, such as retainer agreements Communicating with prospective clients as a first point of contact Completing registrations for various events, conferences, and other programming Organizing and submitting expense reports File maintenance and organization including scanning and uploading into Primafact and/or the DMS Other duties related to the administration of the practice Qualifications & Experience Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation Experience in Plaintiff Personal Injury is an asset Familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure, particularly service rules and deadlines Attention to detail and strong organizational and time management skills Strong work ethic and self-motivation Ability to work effectively on a team and independently Excellent and professional communication skills Experience with technology and remote/hybrid work environment Experience with Primafact, ACL, Case Center, Justice Services Online (JSO) portal, RelativityOne, iManage and/or OneDrive is an asset 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. Benefits Our Learning and Development team provides training and continued support. Lerners offers 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 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 . #J-18808-Ljbffr