Legal Assistant - Personal Injury

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' London office has an opportunity for a full-time Legal Assistant to assist in the area of Plaintiff Personal Injury.
The main responsibilities for this role include:

• General management of files from open to close, including intake, conflict checks, preparation of retainers and directions, and primary contact between team and client;
• Scheduling appointments, conference calls, discoveries, etc.;
• Electronic file management (DMS and Primafact);
• Maintaining an effective BF system;
• Communicating with clients, family members, treatment providers and insurance adjusters;
• Assisting with the preparation and electronic filing of various court materials (e.g. pleadings, trial records and motion materials);
• Assisting with the preparation and delivery of mediation memos;
• Preparation of final documents, including releases and motions;
• Preparation of all accounts/directions and disbursements lists;
• Drafting Assignment Court memos;
• Requesting cheques, paying invoices; and
• Assisting with trial preparation.

Knowledge of Primafact is essential for this position.
The ideal candidate for this position must have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team with an emphasis on delivering excellent service to our clients. The ideal candidate will have excellent organization, verbal and written communication skills, and be able to multi-task.
If you are interested in this position, please respond with your updated cover letter and resume by November 19, 2021.