Parlee McLaws LLP is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join our downtown Calgary office, offering the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team on a broad range of litigation matters.
About the Role
Step into a role where a highly organized and motivated legal professional can contribute meaningfully to litigation matters from pre-filing through trial. The successful candidate will take initiative, demonstrate a sharp eye for detail, and bring strong organizational discipline to support multiple lawyers with active litigation practices.
What You’ll Do
- Organize and manage physical and digital file systems to ensure efficient handling of client communications, records, and documentation
- Perform due diligence searches as required
- Draft, compile, and coordinate correspondence, legal documents, pleadings, and court filings
- Prepare client accounts and follow up on receivables
- Proactively manage deadlines, ensuring statutes of limitation and case timelines are met
- Utilize software systems including Microsoft Office, Worldox, Elite 3E, Remindex, SpeechExec, FoxIt, or similar programs
- Collaborate with team members to support ongoing litigation work and ad hoc tasks
What We’re Looking For
- We welcome candidates with 5+ years in litigation or equivalent experience
- Post-secondary educationfrom a recognized Legal Assistant program (equivalent experience may be considered)
- Experience with document management systems
- Keen attention to detail in producing accurate, high-quality work
- Strong client service and relationship building skills
- Effectively adapt and work with changing priorities in a high-volume work environment
- Works efficiently as a part of a team or independently
- Problem-solving skills with a pro-active mindset
- We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply
What We Offer
Compensation for this role aligns with the required experience. The competitive salary is accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:
- Extended health & dental
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Pension contribution matching
- Paid time off in addition to annual vacation
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- “Dress for Your Day” dress code (depending on the day’s responsibilities)
- Work from home 1 day per week (hybrid)
Why Join Us
Parlee McLaws LLP is a regional law firm with Alberta roots stretching back more than a century. We cultivate a work environment that not only encourages ongoing professional development through peer mentoring and external education but also actively recognizes and celebrates the contributions of every team member.
Our Health & Safety, Social, Charity, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committees foster connection within our firm and engagement with the broader community, reflecting our commitment to a workplace where staff are respected, valued, and supported.
Interested?
Your application will be confidential, and we look forward to hearing from you! Please submit your cover letter and resume in a single PDF file.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
**Please note, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Are you willing to work in our downtown Calgary office 4 days per week?
- Do you have experience with insurance defense and labour & employment?
Experience:
- Legal Assistant: 5 years (required)
Location:
- Calgary, AB T2P 4K9 (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2P 4K9
