Legal Secretary

We are a team that cares. Over 2,000 people, in four offices located in Edmonton and Calgary, each with unique skill, expertise and perspective that supports our core areas of business. Regardless of specialty, we are a team connected by a shared purpose and value.   As the independent operator and administrator of the province’s Workers’ Compensation Act, we come to work each day committed to over two million workers and over 170,000 Alberta employers. We are inspired by making a positive impact on the lives and businesses that have been impacted by workplace injuries.   Every day, we work hard to make a positive difference in the lives of our customers. At WCB-Alberta, you too can make a difference. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and you have a strong legal assistant background, this is the job for you! Excellent organizational, problem solving, interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential in this role.   Your Legal Secretary responsibilities:

• Open, organize, and maintain legal files.
• Draft various documents such as memos, letters, and court documents.
• Compose correspondence and record information for lawyers using our Legal Tracking system.
• Review incoming mail and files and respond to inquiries.
• Strong communication skills combined with use of judgment is required in answering telephone calls from lawyers, litigants, medical offices, courthouse, etc.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings.
• Preparation, distribution and recording of invoices and recoveries.
• Ability to multi-task, manage a high volume of tasks, and take on other duties as assigned.

  Your experience and skills:

• High School diploma supplemented by secretarial/business courses. A Legal Secretary Certificate or Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate is preferred.
• Several years of related experience in a legal practice (or comparable) environment. Experience in personal injury litigation is an asset.

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and team skills are required.
• Demonstrated time management, priority setting, organizational and customer service skills.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

  We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules and hybrid work opportunities that foster a healthy work-life balance, supportive leadership, and a caring and collaborative work environment.   Salary: Pay Grade 6 $51,649.00 to $57,402.00 per annum.   Final candidates for this position will be required 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.   Please apply online by submitting a cover letter and resume to www.wcb.ab.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.