Job Description

Parlee McLaws LLP

is seeking a

Labour & Employment Associate

to join this practice group which offers sophisticated work and the opportunity to assist the

busy and diverse practices

of senior lawyers.



The ideal candidate will be a

self-starter

with

3 - 8 years working in a Labour & Employment practice

, along with a proven desire to work alongside clients to achieve their desired outcomes.



This role is located at our

downtown Edmonton

office.

Key requirements:

Valid law degree

from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution or recognition of accredited degree from a foreign post-secondary institution A member in good standing with

current, active membership

with the

Alberta Law Society

Labour & employment

practice experience (3 -8 years) Ability to exercise

sound judgment

, manage conflicting

priorities

, and

work collaboratively

Fluency in

speaking, reading, and writing

English

Desire to

build strong client relationships

Responsive

, resourceful, practical, and a

diplomatic problem solver

Readily adapts to, and

works effectively with changing priorities

in a high-volume work environment Superior

organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent

analytical, communication

, and interpersonal skills

Other requirements:

Professional

and

ethical conduct regarding confidential information

and in accordance with legal requirements

Effectively direct and work with

legal assistants and/or paralegals

Meet or exceed

firm goals and client expectations Commitment to ongoing

professional development

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks

Compensation for this role aligns with the required experience and the

competitive salary is accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package

that includes, but is not limited to:


Extended health & dental Healthcare Spending Account 24/7 Employee Assistance Program "Dress for Your Day" dress code (depending on the day's responsibilities) Hybrid Work - 4 days in office, 1 day remote And more


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.



Learn more about us here: Parlee McLaws LLP Law Firm

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 document

, to the attention of hredmonton@parlee.com.


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.