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 Law Clerk to support our Plaintiff Personal Injury practice group in the Toronto, Ontario office. The ideal candidate will have over five (5) to eight (8) years of experience working in a similar position. This is a hybrid position and requires a minimum of three (3) days per week in the office.
The deadline for applying is April 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage personal injury files for both tort and accident benefit claims from intake through resolution.
- Prepare, draft, format, and review legal documents, including court materials, applications, correspondence, hearing-related documentation.
- Act as a liaison between lawyers, clients, and external parties, ensuring timely communication and follow‑up.
- Coordinate the collection, review, and organization of supporting documentation from clients, medical providers, insurers, and third parties.
- Prepare summaries of medical and other records, create medical chronologies, identify key issues, and manage client productions and undertakings.
- Assist with trial and hearing preparation, including case books, chronologies, evidence summaries, and related materials.
- Maintain accurate and well‑organized electronic file management, ensuring documents are properly saved and tracked.
- Implement and maintain an effective bring‑forward (BF) system to track deadlines, commitments, and follow‑ups.
- Prepare assessable and non‑assessable disbursement lists and assist with accounts and billing documentation as required.
- Track time spent on files accurately and consistently.
- Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve file and practice management.
- Use professional judgment and knowledge of the file to suggest next steps and identify potential issues.
- Independently apply approved AI tools to improve efficiency and quality of work, exercising judgment to ensure outputs meet professional standards.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Law Clerk Diploma or equivalent education and experience.
- At least five (5) to eight (8) years of experience as a Law Clerk in a litigation environment; Plaintiff Personal Injury experience is an asset.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and experience with legal document management systems (e.g. Primafact, OneDrive); familiarity with legal research tools and case management software (e.g. Relativity, ACL) are assets.
- Demonstrates initiative by anticipating needs, taking ownership of tasks, and offering solutions.
- Applies sound judgment and critical thinking to decision‑making.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously.
- Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve administrative and procedural issues.
- Demonstrated interest in personal injury law.
- Experience working with technology in a hybrid environment.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism when interacting with clients and external parties.
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: $82,200 - $92,400
Commensurate with skill level, years of experience, and aligned with internal and market equity.
This posting reflects an existing vacancy within the organization.
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.
