Job Description

Parlee McLaws LLP

is seeking an experienced

Corporate Services Paralegal

to join our team. This role is located at our

downtown

Edmonton

office.



The successful candidate is a

self-starter

with

at least 3 - 5 years

within a corporate practice, demonstrating

elevated efficiency

and

accuracy

and the

ability to work on complex files

with Business Services lawyers.

Key requirements:

CORES II or III Certification

accompanied by

3 - 5 years of relevant experience

consistent with tasks expected of the certification (equivalent combination of education and/or experience maybe considered)

Post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Assistant/Paralegal program

(equivalent experience may be considered)

Intermediate to advanced knowledge

of

Microsoft Office Suite

as will as

ALF

and other electronic database programs (Worldox and 3E Elite are assets)

Critical thinking

and

problem-solving

skills with a pro-active mindset Perform all

aspects of case, matter, calendar, and document management

as a paralegal on a matter team as required Successfully

interact with outside entities

(i.e. government agencies, vendors, and other law firms) to gather information or coordinate activities as required Curious mind that

learns quickly,

then

retains & applies

the learning

Highly organized

and

pro-active approach to meeting deadlines

while producing

accurate quality work

F

luency in

speaking, reading, and writing

English

(additional language skills are an asset) Strong

client service and relationship building

skills The hours of work are

Monday to Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM (37.5 hours/week)

Other requirements:

Substantial

reliability and adaptability

accompanied by a

professional demeanor and conduct

Handling of

confidential

information in an

ethical

and

professional

manner

Problem-solving

skills with a pro-active mindset Effective

collaboration & efficiency

as a part of a team

Meets Firm and department expectations

of billing practices and targets Understanding of

basic accounting principles

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks

Compensation

for this role

aligns with the required experience

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) Hybrid Work - 4 days in office, 1 day remote (after successful completion of training during the probation period)

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 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.