Job Description

If you have

at least 5 years of legal assistant experience

in a

Corporate Commercial

practice, then the next step in your career could be with

Parlee McLaws LLP

in our

downtown Edmonton

office,

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

You are a

self-starter

with

high attention to detail

, a

sense of urgency

, and

excellent organizational skills

to support busy practices.

Key requirements:

Highly organized

and

pro-active approach to meeting deadlines

while producing

accurate quality work

Substantial reliability

and

adaptability

accompanied by a

professional

demeanor and conduct Read, write, and speak

English

fluently,with

solid spelling

and

grammar

skills (additional language skills are an asset) Strong

client service

and

relationship building

skills

Intermediate to advanced

knowledge of

MS Office Suite

with knowledge of other software being an asset (e.g. Worldox, 3E Elite, ALF, CORES, SPIN2, Remindex, SpeechExec, Adobe or FoxIt, etc.) Experience with

preparation of accounts, billing, and time entry

with solid understanding of basic accounting principles

Other requirements:

Post-secondary educationfrom a recognized Legal Assistant/Paralegal program (equivalent experience may be considered) Experience with digital document and email filing systems Keen attention to detail in producing accurate, high-quality work Effectively adapt and work with changing priorities in a high-volume work environment Work effectively with corporate paralegals in adhering to legal requirements and processes Problem-solving skills with a pro-active mindset Quick learner who is curious and retains knowledge

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) Work from home 1 day per week (hybrid)
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 ongoing 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.

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 Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events 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):

From which post-secondary institution did you receive your legal assistant or paralegal diploma / certification? Are you willing to work in our downtown Edmonton office at least 4 days per week? Do you have experience in corporate law, commercial law, or both?
Experience:

corporate and/or commercial legal assistant: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T5J 0H3

Expected start date: 2025-08-06