Law Clerk - Health Law - Hybrid

Position: Law Clerk - Health Law - 8+ Years Hybrid)
Law Clerk - Health Law - 8+ Years - Toronto (Hybrid)  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 Health Law practice group in the Toronto, Ontario office. The ideal candidate will have over eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience working in a similar position. This is a  hybrid  position and requires a minimum of three (3) days in office or as required.
Position Summary  The Law Clerk – Health Law provides high-level legal and administrative support to the assigned lawyers in the Health Law practice group. The role ensures the efficient and organized management of client files, preparation of legal documents, and proactive support to lawyers handling complex regulatory, professional discipline, governance, and dispute resolution matters. The Law Clerk is expected to work independently and exercise sound judgment to solve problems, anticipate needs, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

A strong interest in health law and professional regulation is essential, though prior experience in this area is not required.
Key Outcomes   Effective file management:
Client files are consistently well-organized, current, and compliant with firm and regulatory requirements.
Timely document preparation:
All required legal documents, submissions, and correspondence are prepared accurately and delivered on time.
Proactive practice support:
Lawyers receive timely and proactive support, with the Law Clerk anticipating next steps and independently handling routine tasks and issues.
Client service excellence:
Clients, courts, regulators, and other external parties experience professional, timely, and courteous interactions with the firm.
Deadline management:
All key deadlines (including limitation periods, filing deadlines, and internal follow-ups) are tracked and met without exception.
Independent problem-solving:
Routine obstacles or administrative issues are identified and resolved independently wherever possible, with complex matters escalated appropriately.

Key Responsibilities  Legal and Administrative Support   Prepare, format, and review legal documents, including court documents, hearing materials, submissions to regulators and their related files.
Manage client files throughout their lifecycle, ensuring all documents are properly saved, filed, and organized.
Conduct legal research on health law, administrative law, and professional regulation topics as needed.
Coordinate the collection, review, and organization of supporting documentation from clients and third parties.
Assist in preparation for hearings, mediations, trials and regulatory proceedings by compiling case books, chronologies, and evidence summaries.
Draft and prepare correspondence for lawyer review, including client communications, scheduling notices, and follow-ups.
Proactive Practice Management   Implement and monitor a bring-forward system to ensure timely follow-up and tracking of deadlines and commitments.
Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve file management within the practice.
Use judgment and knowledge of the file to suggest next steps or identify potential issues before they arise.
Client and External Party Communication   Communicate professionally with clients, regulators, general counsel, opposing counsel, and third parties to gather information, confirm timelines, and follow up on outstanding items.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Billing and Time Management   Track time spent on files accurately and consistently.
Assist with preparation of client invoices and related billing documentation as needed.
Qualifications   Law Clerk Diploma or equivalent…