Legal Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - WCB Alberta
Description
Careers - WCB AlbertaJob Title:
Legal Assistant
Job Type:
Permanent / Full time
Job Location:
Edmonton, Alberta
Legal Assistant
Legal Services
Edmonton, Alberta
- Permanent, Full-Time Position_
Your Legal Administrative 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.
Employee Handbook
, available on our website.
Salary:
Grade 7
Start Rate:
$54,092 to
Job Rate:
$60,070 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.
Closing Date:
August 15, 2023
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