With offices in London, Toronto, Strathroy and Kitchener, Lerners 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.
The Law Clerk – Health Law will provide high-level legal and administrative support to the assigned lawyer(s) in the Health Law practice group. The role will ensure the efficient and organized management of client files, preparation of legal documents, and proactive support to lawyers handling complex tort litigation work. A strong interest in health law is essential, though prior health law experience is not required. The ideal candidate will have over 3 (three) years of experience working in a similar position. This is a Hybrid position and requires a minimum of 3 days in office or as required.
The deadline to apply is June 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage client files throughout their lifecycle, ensuring documents are accurately saved, organized, and maintained in accordance with firm protocols.
- Apply sound judgment and file knowledge to anticipate next steps and proactively identify potential issues or risks.
- Implement and monitor a bring-forward system to ensure timely follow-up and tracking of deadlines and commitments, including milestone reporting.
- Coordinate collection, review, organization, and production of documents (including medical records), ensuring proper indexing and ongoing updates.
- Draft affidavits of documents and support ongoing disclosure obligations.
- Review discovery transcripts, track undertakings, and follow up to ensure timely completion.
- Prepare case materials including briefs, chronologies, casebooks, and evidentiary summaries.
- Assist with all aspects trial and regulatory hearing preparation and execution.
- Identify and coordinate expert witnesses, including drafting correspondence, scheduling, and preparing materials for review.
- Arrange third-party services (e.g., IMEs, surveillance, assessments).
- Communicate professionally with clients, regulators, general counsel, opposing counsel, and third parties to obtain information, confirm timelines, and advance files.
- Coordinate with plaintiff and co-defendant counsel to obtain productions.
- Prepare correspondence, reporting letters, and status updates for lawyer review.
- Draft closing and file resolution documentation.
- Conduct legal research as needed.
- Assist with billing processes, including preparation of invoices, budgets, and fee estimates.
Qualifications:
- Law Clerk Diploma or equivalent education and experience.
- 3 - 5 years in a legal environment, preferably in litigation. Health law experience is an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with legal document management systems; familiarity with legal research tools and case management software.
- Working knowledge of Relativity and ACL is an asset.
- Anticipates needs, takes ownership of tasks, and offers solutions.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously.
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of litigation processes.
- Uses discretion and critical thinking to make sound decisions.
- Able to troubleshoot and resolve administrative and procedural issues.
- Exercises discretion when handling sensitive information and interacts with clients and external parties with professionalism and respect.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit an application including an updated resume and cover letter to our career portal. As a result of the high volume of applications, only candidates 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:
Salary
Target Hiring Range: $65,075 – $77,000
Commensurate with skill level, years of experience, and aligned with internal and market equity.
This posting reflects an existing vacancy within the organization.
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
