Job Description

Parlee McLaws LLP

is seeking an experienced

Litigation Legal Assistant

to join our team working in

Bankruptcy / Insolvency / Commercial Litigation

. This role is located at our

downtown

Edmonton

office with hours of work as

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

The successful candidate is a

self-starter

with

high attention to detail

, a

sense of urgency

, and

excellent organizational skills

that effectively support busy practices. There is opportunity with this role to perform paralegal work.

Key requirements:

Minimum 5 years

of experience in a

commercial litigation role

with preference for experience in

bankruptcy / insolvency / collections

Highly organized

and

pro-active approach to meeting deadlines

while producing

accurate quality work

Experienced in submissions to

Court of King's Bench

(KB) and navigation of the

Filing Digital Service, Court Case Management Digital Service, and Email Filing systems

for same Experience conducting

due diligence searches

(Motor Vehicle, PPR, Corporate, Land Titles); APPRES certification and SPIN2 experience are assets

Experience with billing

and understanding of basic accounting principles Strong

client service

and

relationship building

Transcription and formatting

of documents via dictation or digital forms

Other requirements:

Post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Assistant/Paralegal program (equivalent experience may be considered) Experience drafting pleadings, writs of enforcement, and letters Adapts to changing priorities with effectiveness in a high-volume work environment Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills Fluency in English- speaking, reading, and writing(additional languages are an asset) Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and other software (e.g. Worldox, Elite 3E, Remindex, SpeechExec, Adobe or similar programs) 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 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 at www.parlee.com.

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 the attention of HR Edmonton.

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

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
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
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Overtime
Application question(s):

Are you willing to work in our downtown office at least 4 days per week? Do you have litigation experience as a legal assistant? Do you have litigation experience in the areas of bankruptcy / insolvency / commercial law? From which post-secondary institution did you receive your legal assistant or paralegal diploma / certification?
Experience:

litigation legal assistant: 5 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T5J 0H3

Expected start date: 2025-07-22