Legal Assistant

Parlee McLaws LLP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health & Dental

Paid time off

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Dress for Your Day

Job summary

Parlee McLaws LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant with experience across practice areas to join our team in Edmonton. This role supports two lawyers in a high-volume litigation environment, with responsibilities from document preparation to court filings.

The successful candidate will have at least four years’ experience in litigation and be adept with MS Office and legal software. The downtown Edmonton office operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in all work
• Highly organized with ability to meet deadlines
• Reliable, adaptable, professional demeanor
• Manage all file tasks from opening to close
• Strong client service and relationship skills
• Experience with accounts, billing, and time entry
• Proficiency with MS Office and other software tools

Responsibilities

• Handle all administrative tasks for a file from opening to close
• Prepare legal documents, conduct court searches, filings, and scheduling
• Support two lawyers in a high-volume litigation practice

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized/Proactive

Client service

Billing/time entry

Accounting basics

Education

Post-secondary Legal Assistant/Paralegal program

Tools

MS Office

Worldox

3E Elite

NetDocs

Remindex

SpeechExec

FoxIt

Job description

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
• 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?

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.