06 Aug
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O'Fee Law
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Calgary
O’Fee Law is a boutique personal injury law practice conveniently located in southeast Calgary.
The Legal Assistant performs clerical and office functions, manages incoming correspondence, and assists with the overflow of work on a day-to-day basis.
Responsibilities
- Accepting and responding to incoming telephone calls and walk in traffic.
- Preparing and drafting correspondence to opposing counsel, third party insurers, section B insurers, health care providers, and benefits providers.
- Ordering medical and financial records
- Compiling Affidavits of Records and completing Undertaking Responses
- Preparing and drafting Court documents
- Maintaining a file management system
- Managing and staying up to date on client files
- Corresponding with clients on the progress of their files
- Administrative Tasks
Experience
- Legal Assistant Diploma from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution is required.
- Practicum completed in a law office in Alberta is required and understanding of the Alberta Rules of Court is necessary to the position.
- 1 - 3 years’ experience in a legal assistant role in litigation is required, personal injury is an asset.
- Must be bondable and qualified to be a Commissioner of Oaths.
- Strong organizational skills, reading comprehension, and attention to detail is required.
- Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- A high level of skill in verbal and written communication is necessary as part of the primary duties will use both.
- Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who already has experience in the legal field and is able to perform tasks with minimal supervision. The right candidate will be prepared to work within the existing framework and our workflow, have excellent customer service skills, and be flexible as tasks can change in a given day. If you are a dedicated professional with strong organizational skills, empathetic customer service skills, and a passion for the legal industry, we encourage you to apply.
References are required and will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00-$56,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Company events
- In office parking
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Are you qualified to obtain a Commissioner of Oaths designation?
Experience:
- legal assistant: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- • Legal Assistant course including completed practicum (required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Legal Assistant (Calgary)
🏢 O'Fee Law
📍 Calgary