Legal Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - Emery Jamieson LLP

Emery Jamieson LLP

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Legal Assistant - Personal Injury

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional to provide legal administrative support for our busy law firm in downtown Edmonton.

We value compassionate legal services, client satisfaction and file completion.

If you have a passion for personal injury law, thrive on high-quality service, possess a solid work ethic and interested in growing your own career, we'd like to hear from you.

Role Responsibilities:

Manage the overall operations of files (i.e., file openings, maintenance, and closings)
Assist lawyer in all aspects of personal injury case management, from client intake to trial preparation
Produce legal documents including preliminary drafting of correspondence
Request medical, employment, and all other relevant supporting documents
Coordinate with clients, medical professionals, insurance companies, and other relevant parties to gather information and evidence
Conduct legal research and gather relevant documentation to support case files
Draft and prepare various legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, and settlement agreements
Interact with clients, insurance adjusters, opposing counsels, medical practitioners, etc.
Manage and maintain case files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information
Organize and analyze medical records, police reports, and other pertinent documents
Prepare for discoveries, mediations, and trials, including drafting examination questions and preparing trial binders
Liaise with court personnel, opposing counsel, and clients to schedule court appearances and meetings
Schedule appointments, questionings, and meetings, and handle all administrative and business details
Provide administrative support, such as answering phone calls, managing calendars, and scheduling appointments.
Manage lawyers' diary and update electronic calendar
Preparation of legal documents and regular correspondence; Organize lawyers' files
Review and proofread outgoing documents to ensure they are correct and comply with legal procedures
Check for conflicts and submit file opening requests
Handle routine accounting procedures: billing, cheque deposits/requests, time entry, etc.
Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

Possess a Legal Assistant Diploma
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a Legal Assistant in a personal injury practice
Experience with electronic document management systems is considered an asset
Act with discretion and good judgment in regard to confidentiality
Ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Word and Excel)
Worldox knowledge and PC Law are considered an asset
Proficient and accurate typing skills, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Excellent organization and file management skills
Ability to work independently and manage complex workloads with high attention to detail
Competent in written and spoken English
Ability to prioritize tasks from multiple sources

Apply:

At Emery Jamieson LLP we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified individuals, regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, sexual orientation, source of income or family status, or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

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