Legal Assistant

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. 

Job Description

Our team is growing and we are actively looking to hire a Legal Assistant for our Calgary, Alberta office. The Legal Assistant is accountable for supporting the achievement of Allstate’s short and long term Mission, Vision and strategic objectives by supporting all in-house lawyers and staff members to provide efficient and cost effective legal advice and support to ACG business units.

Who is Allstate:
Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing its customers prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. Serving Canadians since 1953, Allstate strives to reassure both customers and employees with its “You’re in Good Hands®” promise and is proud to have been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years. Allstate is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving and volunteerism. To learn more, visit www.allstate.ca. For safety tips and advice, visit www.goodhandsadvice.ca.

Through our Employee Value Proposition, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do. 

Role Designation: Hybrid

Benefits to joining Allstate

• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus many other products and services)
• Good Office program (receive up to 400$ back after purchasing office equipment)
• Student Loan Payment Matching Program for Government Student loans
• Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer matched contributions
• Annual Wellness allowance to support employees with improving health and wellbeing
• Personal reflection day
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Working within the community and giving back!

 Accountabilities:

• Sort, distribute and process incoming & outgoing mail, e-mail and faxes, including saving to system
• Draft correspondence
• Answer phone calls
• Create and route general interoffice communications
• Schedule events and appointments, manage calendars and files related to events and create communication and reminders
• Photocopy or scans materials as requested
• Manage, organize and stores file information
• Assist lawyer with management of file materials and reminder system
• Prepare opening documents and closing documents on files
• Assist with preparing simple pleadings, court documents, mediation and JDR briefs
• Other duties and special projects as assigned 
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job

Qualifications:

• College Degree Preferred
• Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience as an Assistant
• Insurance defence experience is an asset
• Ability to work in a highly structured environment, on an independent basis
• Good communication skills, including ability to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor with clients, service providers, insureds, fellow employees and other counsel and their support staff
• Ability to create professional, error free documents utilizing good grammar, spelling and format skills, including completing and sending form letters
• Understanding and ability to use and operate within the Rules of Civil Procedure and
• Knowledge of software applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet searches, Power Point and other, web-based applications

Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.  

You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. 

Good Hands. Greater Together.®