Legal Assistant

1 month ago

Edmonton, Canada Emery Jamieson LLP Full time

**Legal Assistant - Personal Injury**

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional to provide legal administrative support for our busy law firm in downtown Edmonton. We value compassionate legal services, client satisfaction and file completion. If you have a passion for personal injury law, thrive on high-quality service, possess a solid work ethic and interested in growing your own career, we’d like to hear from you.

**Role Responsibilities**:

- Manage the overall operations of files (i.e., file openings, maintenance, and closings)
- Assist lawyer in all aspects of personal injury case management, from client intake to trial preparation
- Produce legal documents including preliminary drafting of correspondence
- Request medical, employment, and all other relevant supporting documents
- Coordinate with clients, medical professionals, insurance companies, and other relevant parties to gather information and evidence
- Conduct legal research and gather relevant documentation to support case files
- Draft and prepare various legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, and settlement agreements
- Interact with clients, insurance adjusters, opposing counsels, medical practitioners, etc.
- Manage and maintain case files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information
- Organize and analyze medical records, police reports, and other pertinent documents
- Prepare for discoveries, mediations, and trials, including drafting examination questions and preparing trial binders
- Liaise with court personnel, opposing counsel, and clients to schedule court appearances and meetings
- Schedule appointments, questionings, and meetings, and handle all administrative and business details
- Provide administrative support, such as answering phone calls, managing calendars, and scheduling appointments.
- Manage lawyers’ diary and update electronic calendar
- Preparation of legal documents and regular correspondence; Organize lawyers’ files
- Review and proofread outgoing documents to ensure they are correct and comply with legal procedures
- Check for conflicts and submit file opening requests
- Handle routine accounting procedures: billing, cheque deposits/requests, time entry, etc.
- Other tasks as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Possess a Legal Assistant Diploma
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a Legal Assistant in a personal injury practice
- Experience with electronic document management systems is considered an asset
- Act with discretion and good judgment in regard to confidentiality
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Word and Excel)
- Worldox knowledge and PC Law are considered an asset
- Proficient and accurate typing skills, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Excellent organization and file management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage complex workloads with high attention to detail
- Competent in written and spoken English
- Ability to prioritize tasks from multiple sources

**Apply**:
At Emery Jamieson LLP we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, sexual orientation, source of income or family status, or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- legal assistant: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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