Legal Assistant

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Legal Assistant

Legal Services

Edmonton, Alberta

Permanent, Full-Time Position

Are you a looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference on a team that impacts the lives of Albertans? Are you self-motivated with excellent communication skills and enjoy building strong and effective relationships with people? Are you compassionate and find your skills best suited to a client centric work environment? If this sounds like you - come and join our team!

Your Legal Assistant responsibilities:

• Assists the Bodily Injury Adjusters by receiving and reviewing files to determine if a vested cause of action is possible under tort and workers' compensation law.
• Determines the status of parties under the Workers' Compensation Act.
• Promotes the services of the Legal Services Department to injured workers in vested causes of action.
• Inputs data into the legal tracking system, orders motor vehicle and corporate searches, and prepares files for Bodily Injury Adjusters.

Your experience and skills:

• High School diploma supplemented with several years of progressively responsible experience as a Legal Assistant.
• Legal Assistant diploma, courses in litigation procedure and personal injury, and courses through the Insurance Institute of Canada is preferred.
• C.I.P. designation is a definite asset.
• Broad knowledge of the law and litigation process with the ability to inform interested parties of progress.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to build external stakeholder relationships.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules, and hybrid work opportunities that foster a healthy work-life balance. You'll work with supportive leaders and skilled professionals in a caring and collaborative work environment. For more information, please see our Employee Handbook, available on our website.

Salary: $54,092 to $60,070 per annum

Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security clearance.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, colour, religion or national origin, gender (or gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. Equal opportunity is provided in employment, promotions, and wages.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Closing Date: April 12, 2024