Legal Assistant

at  Field Law

Location:
Edmonton
Closing Date:
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Practice Area:
We are seeking an experienced legal assistant for the health law practice area with excellent organizational skills, a high attention to detail and is proficient at anticipating work and taking the initiative.
Field Law is committed to upholding our core values of Collegiality, Integrity, and Professional Excellence, which serve as the foundation of our dedication to creating a high-quality, collaborative, and respectful environment for everyone.

QUALIFICATIONS + SKILLS

• 5+ years of experience
• Recognized 2-year Legal Assistant Diploma.
• Experience working in the health law practice area.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent follow-up and bring-forward skills.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and handle high pressure deadlines.

• Booking appointments/briefings with nurses and corporate Representatives.
• Scheduling meetings and/or questioning and mediations.
• Providing back-up for other assistants in their absence.
• Entering lawyer’s time.
• Billing, including client follow up on outstanding A/R.
• Coordinating searches: Titles, encumbrances, plans, taxes & corporate.
• Submitting/Filing documents (i.e., LTO, Courthouse).
• Accessing online legal resources.
• Responding to internal and external requests.
• Meeting/liaising/reporting to clients.
• Organizing documents and binders.
• Ensuring file management system is kept current.
• Submitting lawyer’s receipts for reimbursement.
• Managing the diarization of important dates.
• Overseeing the opening and closing of files as well as filing of physical documents.
• Preparing letters and legal documents as well as amending and comparing.