Parlee McLaws LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant with experience across practice areas to join our team. This role is located at our downtown Edmonton office which operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
The successful candidate is a self-starter with at least four years’ experience within a litigation practice. Experience in complementary practice areas (e.g. corporate/commercial, labour and employment, and / or administrative / regulatory) are an ideal fit for this role, along with the ability to efficiently support at least two lawyers in a high-volume environment.
Key Requirements
- High attention to detail and commitment to accurate, high-quality work
- Highly organized and pro-active approach to meeting deadlines with ability to prioritize and problem-solve through personal initiative
- Substantial reliability and adaptability accompanied by a professional demeanor and conduct
- All administrative tasks relating to handling a file from open to close (preparation of legal documents, court searches, court filings, scheduling of applications and questions, etc.)
- Strong client service and relationship building skills
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge MS Office Suite with working knowledge of other software being an asset (e.g. Worldox, 3E Elite, NetDocs, Remindex, SpeechExec, FoxIt, etc.)
- Experience with preparation of accounts, billing, and time entry with solid understanding of basic accounting principles
Other Requirements
- Post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Assistant/Paralegal program (equivalent experience may be considered)
- Adapt to changing priorities and effectiveness in a high-volume work environment
- Team player willing to help other assistants as needed
- Read, write, and speak English fluently, with solid spelling and grammar skills (additional language skills are an asset)
Compensation, Benefits, and Perks
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)
Our location in the Enbridge Centre provides access to an on-site gym, conference centre, and a variety of events and perks.
Who We Are
Parlee McLaws LLP is a regional law firm with Alberta roots extending back more than 135 years with a work environment that encourages and supports ongoing professional development through peer mentoring and outside education.
Our active Health & Safety, Social, Charity, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committees connect us to each other and to the community at large.
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, to the attention of [email protected].
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.
