At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service. When it comes to diversity, we not only accept it - we celebrate it, support it and thrive on it. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals. Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks/paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business support services team work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions. We are currently hiring an Electronic File Management Clerk to join our Medical Defence Practice Group. The successful candidate will join our Medical Defence Law Clerk Team providing support to legal professionals and law clerks in this specialized area of health law. The successful candidate brings excellent attention to detail, a proven ability to work in a team environment, and a genuine interest in medical defence. Assist with processing and coding of file materials including medical records, financial statements, and other documentation
• Liaise with the law clerks, legal professionals,
and opposing counsel as required in relation to civil litigation materials and administrative law matters referred to hearings
• Under the direction of the law clerks, assist the legal professionals in preparing expert packages including electronic organization of documentation
• Track and organize large volumes of data while supporting process improvement in file management
• A minimum of a Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma with preference being given for Paralegal/ Law Clerk Certification from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Certified in Health Information Management (CHIM) Designation is an asset;
Experience with Relativity is an asset; Litigation experience with a solid understanding of the steps in the Alberta civil litigation process is an asset; Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills, including the ability to take direction and receive mentoring from team members; Ability to adapt to the needs of the client and the needs of the legal professionals; Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Understanding of medical terminology is an asset. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.