Legal Assistant

As an equal opportunity employer, we are looking to build a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our clients and the customers we serve. Learn more about working for WCB at Careers - WCB Alberta   Job Title:

Legal Assistant

  Job Type:

Permanent / Full time

  Job Location:

Edmonton, Alberta

  Legal Assistant 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 (combination of work from home and physical office) 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: $58,249 to $64,687 per annum (Pay Grade 7)   Final candidates for this position are required to undergo a security clearance as a condition of employment. Successful candidate must reside in Alberta and be able to work in person in our Edmonton downtown office as required by their position.   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.