Legal Assistant – Floater, Various Practice Areas – 5+ Years

Lerners LLP

. Provide short- and long-term coverage for Legal Assistants across multiple litigation practice groups during absences, vacations, leaves, workload fluctuations, and other operational needs.

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$68,500 - CA$77,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation, with strong proficiency in managing client files, drafting legal documents, and understanding court procedures. Exhibits exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to various legal environments and teams.

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Legal Assistant ExperienceOntario Rules Of Civil ProcedureMicrosoft Office ProficiencyIManage ExperienceClient Service Commitment

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Hard Skills

Drafting Legal DocumentsManaging Client FilesScheduling MeetingsBilling AdministrationProofreadingCourt Document PreparationTranscriptionDocument ManagementConflict ChecksCalendar Management

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityAttention To DetailProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

IManageMicrosoft OfficeACLCase CenterJustice Services Online (JSO) PortalOneDrive

Industry Keywords

Litigation PracticeLegal EnvironmentClient MeetingsConfidentialityOperational Needs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide short- and long-term coverage for Legal Assistants across multiple litigation practice groups during absences, vacations, leaves, workload fluctuations, and other operational needs.
Adapt to different lawyers, teams, practice areas, and work assignments while maintaining service and accuracy.
Serve as a first point of contact for clients, prospective clients, courts, experts, and external parties.
Request conflict checks and assist with opening, maintaining, and closing client files.
Schedule and coordinate client meetings, mediations, discoveries, hearings, teleconferences, case conferences, settlement conferences, and other meetings.
Maintain lawyer calendars, monitor deadlines, and manage a bring-forward system.
Draft, format, proofread, and process legal correspondence and documents.
Prepare, compile, serve, and file court documents and litigation materials.
Maintain electronic and physical file records using iManage and other firm systems.
Assist with billing and financial administration, including accounts, invoices, disbursements, and billing communications.
Complete administrative tasks such as expense reports, event and conference registrations, transcription of dictation, and document management.
Collaborate with lawyers, law clerks, legal assistants, and support staff.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Perform other duties supporting firm operations and client service.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Legal Assistant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably in a litigation practice within a legal environment and/or supporting more than one practice area.
Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility, with the ability to quickly learn new areas of practice and effectively support different lawyers and teams based on operational needs.
Strong understanding of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure, including court procedures, service requirements, deadlines, and court forms.
Highly organized, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to anticipate needs and take appropriate action.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a professional and client-focused approach.
Sound judgment, critical thinking, and strong problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Demonstrated commitment to high-quality client service, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn firm-specific systems.
Experience with legal software such as iManage, ACL, Case Center, Justice Services Online (JSO) Portal, and/or OneDrive is considered an asset.
Comfortable using technology in a remote or hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
LTD insurance
Life insurance
Parking/Transit/Fitness reimbursement
RRSP matching program
Eligibility for salary adjustments and/or performance-based incentive bonuses
Paid Volunteer Time
Referral Bonus
Employee Assistance Program
Hybrid work arrangement eligibility (3 days per week in office)
Kids and Company partnership
Training and continued support from the Learning and Development team