Legal Assistant - Temporary Contract

Parlee McLaws LLP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Dress for Your Day dress code

Extended health and benefits plan (per

Pension matching

Job summary

Parlee McLaws LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant for a temporary 4-month contract with potential to become permanent. The role is based in our downtown Edmonton office, operating Monday to Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm.

The successful candidate will have at least five years’ experience in a litigation practice, including court filings and transcription. Key requirements include attention to detail, excellent organization, reliability, and strong client service skills.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Assistant/Paralegal program.
• Minimum five years’ experience within a litigation practice.
• Experience filing at all levels of court, working with redlines, and transcription from dictation.

Responsibilities

• Handle all administrative tasks for a file from open to close (preparation of legal documents, court searches, court filings, scheduling of applications).
• Manage billing and time entry, and support basic accounting principles.
• Provide strong client service and build professional relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Client service

Professional demeanor

Education

Legal Assistant/Paralegal program

Tools

Netdocs

3E Elite

Remindex

SpeechExec

FoxIt

Job description

Parlee McLaws LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant for a temporary 4-month contract (with the potential to become permanent) 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 five years’ experience within a litigation practice that includes experience filing at all levels of court, working with blackline changes, and transcription from dictation. Familiarity with virtual meetings and experience in complementary practice areas (e.g. corporate/commercial, labour and employment, and / or administrative / regulatory) are of benefit.

Key requirements:

• Excellent 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 questionings, 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. Netdocs, 3E Elite, Remindex, SpeechExec, FoxIt (Adobe), 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:

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• "Dress for Your Day" dress code (depending on the day’s responsibilities)

Should the role become permanent, the Firm offers a comprehensive extended health and benefits plan, along with pension matching.

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.

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.