Legal Secretary - Edmonton, Canada - WCB Alberta

WCB Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Careers - WCB Alberta

Job Title:
Legal Secretary

Job Type:

Permanent / Full time

Job Location:
Edmonton, Alberta

Legal Secretary

Edmonton, Alberta

Permanent, Full-Time_

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 multitask, 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.
Working knowledge of Lotus Notes, CIS, IMAGE, eCo, Cognos and Cores would be beneficial.
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:
$50,144 to $55,730 per annum

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.

Closing Date:
November 30, 2023