Alberta Lawyers Indemnity Association (“ ALIA ”) is the member-funded, non-profit corporation that manages Alberta’s indemnity program for participating lawyers, providing economic and reputational protection to them and compensation to members of the public who have suffered certain financial losses due to the actions of participating lawyers, including skilled errors, misappropriation, and cybercrime. ALIA operates as a separate financial entity from the Law Society of Alberta (“ LSA ”), ALIA’s sole shareholder, which regulates Alberta’s legal profession in the public interest. ALIA is overseen by a board of directors selected for their skills and experience

Reporting to the Administrative Supervisor, the Administrative Assistant, ALIA, is a key member of the ALIA team working with the Claim Counsel and the Operations teams to provide administrative assistance and support.

Success in this position requires excellent organizational, communication, analytical, and time management skills in addition to experience or education in legal assistant work.

Key Accountabilities:

As a member of the ALIA administrative team you will:

Provide administrative assistance and support to the Claims Counsel and the Operations teams by doing the following:
Triaging inquiries made to ALIA




Opening/closing files
File maintenance and management
Cheque/invoice processing
Preparing correspondence and file documentation
Meeting management, e.g. bookings, catering and minute taking
Report preparation and maintenance
General administrative duties as required, e.g. answering phones

Qualifications:
An Administrative/Office Assistant or Legal Assistant certification is preferred but not required and/or two years of relevant experience
Proven customer service experience
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) and the ability to adapt to current software and technology
Excellent time management, prioritization, organizational and judgment skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy around data entry
Above-average verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, staff, and subject matter experts
Ability to manage high volumes of work accurately and efficiently
Strong teamwork skills
Ability to meet deadlines under pressure, exercising solid judgment
Versatile and adaptable
Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion

📌 Administrative Assistant, Alia 12 18 Month Limited Term Calgary
🏢 Calgary Board of Education
📍 Calgary