Legal Secretary

WCB-Alberta; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Calgary is seeking a Legal Secretary to manage legal files and assist in drafting documents. The ideal candidate has a High School diploma, a Legal Secretary Certificate, and experience in a legal environment. Competitive salary and flexible work options are offered. Please apply by submitting your cover letter and resume online.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work schedules

Supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal practice is preferred, especially in personal injury litigation.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative is required.

Responsibilities

• Open, organize, and maintain legal files.
• Draft various legal documents and correspondence.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to multitask

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School diploma

Legal Secretary Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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 Secretary

Job Type:

Permanent / Full time

Job Location:

Calgary, Alberta

Legal Secretary

Calgary, Alberta

Permanent, Full-Time

People are at the heart of everything we do.

If you value service, care, excellence, trust and fairness, you’ll fit right in. You'll play an important role in making a difference that creates a safer, healthier and stronger Alberta by putting people first. We work together every day to help minimize the impact of workplace injuries and illnesses on Alberta workers and employers.

As the independent operator and administrator of the province’s Workers’ Compensation Act, WCB-Alberta provides protection for over two million workers and over 170,000 Alberta employers. Our employees are inspired to make a positive impact on the lives of injured workers and businesses throughout the province.

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.
• 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. For more information, please see our Employee Handbook on our website: https://www.wcb.ab.ca/assets/pdfs/public/employeehandbook.pdf

Salary: Grade 6 - $53,199.00 to $59,125.00 annum

Final candidates for this position will be 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 Calgary office as required by their position. This position is eligible for hybrid and successful candidates will be expected to work in-office as scheduled (subject to change).

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..

Closing Date: August 28, 2024

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.