Job Description

If you have at least 5-10 years of legal assistant experience in a Litigation practice, then the next step in your career could be with Parlee McLaws LLP in our downtown Calgary office.



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 Strong client service and relationship building skills Intermediate to advanced knowledge MS Office Suite with knowledge of other software being an asset (e.g. Worldox, 3E Elite, Remindex, SpeechExec, FoxIt) Works efficiently as a part of a team or independently Strong customer service and relationship building skills Readily adapts and works effectively with changing priorities in a high-volume work environment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct court searches Draft correspondence and court documents Pre-trial and trial preparation including maintenance of all trial binders and limitation systems Proactively manage timelines of tasks and files to ensure team meets required statutes of limitations and deadlines Draft a variety of legal documents including briefs and factums Schedule applications and questionings Manage workflow for team of lawyers Coordinate and schedule meetings and maintain calendars Preparation of accounts and time entry General administrative tasks including office and file management Other tasks as required

Other requirements:

Post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Assistant program (equivalent experience may be considered) Experience with document management system Keen attention to detail in producing accurate, high-quality work Effectively adapt and work with changing priorities in a high-volume work environment Problem-solving skills with a pro-active mindset

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)

Who We Are

Parlee McLaws LLP

is a regional law firm with Alberta roots extending back more than 140 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 file to hrcalgary@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.