With offices in London, Toronto, Strathroy and Kitchener, Lerners LLP 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 two Law Clerks to support our Insurance Defence, Health Law, and Personal Injury teams in the London, Ontario office. The ideal candidate will have over five (5) years of experience working in a similar position, working in at least one of the above mentioned practice areas. The primary duties will be supporting a lawyer in their busy practice covering these three main areas. This is a Hybrid position and requires a minimum of 2 days in office or as required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• drafting initial letters to physicians and following up for narrative, records, and other requested information
• drafting and preparing Affidavits of Documents and status reports
• preparing motion documents, including hyperlinks and uploads to Caselines
• reviewing, summarizing, and indexing records
• maintaining communications and updates with defendant physicians including managing scheduling of meetings
• regularly reporting to General Counsel/ clients
• communicating with plaintiffs’ and co-defendant’s counsels to obtain appropriate productions
• managing productions and medical documents in Relativity
• summarizing medical documents into medical chronology
• preparing document summaries using a deep understanding of file issues
• identifying and engaging appropriate experts
• reviewing discovery transcripts and managing undertakings
• preparing for trial including Pre-Trial, Trial, Pre-Hearing, and Hearing preparation
• managing electronic trials
• managing millstones
• drafting closing documents including releases, case summaries, heads of damages, final letters to General Counsel/ Client and defendant physicians
• assisting with quarterly fee estimates
• drafting, serving, and filing pleadings
• setting up surveillance
• maintaining files
• maintaining an effective bring forward system

Qualifications:

• at least five (5) years of experience as a Law Clerk in one of these practice areas
• the ability to work independently and as a part of a fast paced team
• time management, organization skills, and attention to detail
• excellent communication skills
• experience with technology and working in a remote/hybrid environment
• experience with Relativity and Document Management Systems

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit an application including an updated resume and cover letter to our career portal by May 15, 2023. Successful candidates can expect a response by May 19, 2023. Due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will receive a response.

All Lerners employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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:

Commensurate with skill level and years of experience.

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